RECENT CONCEPT

            PRINCIPLES OF RECENT CONCEPT 

    ¨Cavity design should be dictated under the site and extent of the lesion

    ¨Should not be in expectation of extending cavity out to the “caries free” area.         

    ¨Restorative material should be one that displays some degree of biological activity

¨   Only that part of the tooth crown that is irreversibly degenerated and broken down should be removed

   

     Martin et al have applied the term ‘’minimal intervention’, ‘’minimally invasive’ or ‘’preservative dentistry’

   Minimal intervention is therefore based on ‘biological’ or ‘therapeutic’ approach with following principles.

     - Remineralization of early lesions.

     - Reduction in cariogenic bacteria.

     - Repair rather than replacement of defective restorations.

     - Disease control.