When it comes to deep carious lesions, conventional wisdom (i.e., G.V. Black) has long said that "it is better to expose the pulp of a tooth than to leave it covered only with softened dentine." But ...
The notion of leaving infected tissue under a restoration goes against the grain for many dentists. But that's exactly what you should be doing for many deep lesions, according to researchers from ...
Minimally invasive dentistry prioritizes preserving natural tooth structure over aggressive removal. The philosophy relies on early intervention and preventive measures, like managing plaque biofilm, ...
In this study, researchers investigated the possibility of postponing restorative intervention of manifest occlusal caries in the young permanent dentition by non-invasive sealing. This prospective, ...