Minimal intervention operative dentistry is dependent
on the following factors:
1.The demineralization -remineralization cycle
2.Adhesion in restorative dentistry
3.Biomimetic restorative materials
Goals of Minimal Intervention Include
1.Preventionofcaries.
2.Reductionincariogenicbacteria.
3.Remineralizationofearlylesions.
4.Minimumsurgicalinterventionofcavitatedlesion.
5.Repairratherthanreplacementofdefective
restorations
Objectives Include
1. Identification
a) Evaluation of saliva.
b) Evaluation of caries activity.
c) Assessing occlusion & other tooth factors.
d) Understanding patient environment like socioeconomic condition.
e) Health & education.
f) Diet analysis & counselling.
2. Prevention
a) Combating caries inducing microorganism.
b) Modify caries promoting factor & use sugar substitute (Xylitol).
c) Increase resistance of teeth to decay.
3. Control
Minimally Invasive Dentistry
1. Reduction of cryogenic flora
•Modificationoftheoralmicrofloraisessentialinthe
initialstage,andanumberoforallavagesareavailable
tomodifythebalanceoftheoralfloraalthough
chlorhexidineisprobablythemosteffectiveofthese.
Adopted by the FDI General Assembly, 1st October 2002,
Vienna, (FDI Statement, 2002)
•Atraumatic restorative technique.
•Sandwich technique.
•Chemomechanical caries removal (CMCR).
•Pit and fissure sealants and preventive resin restorations.
•Tunnel, box and slot preparation.
•Tooth preparation using air abrasion.
•Tooth preparation using lasers.
•Tooth preparation using Ultrasonics.
•Tooth preparation using Smart bur(Smartprep).
•Ozone therapy
Introduction of adhesive materials have
played a major role in minimally
intervention dentistry because they do
not require the incorporation of
mechanical retention features.
•Glass ionomer cement has various
advantages like
•Chemical adhesion to tooth structure,
•Fair esthetics
•Anticariogenicity
•Rechargeable
Effective bonding
to enamel and
dentin
micromechanical
retention
Minimal cavities
•Internal Factors (from Dentine & Pulp):
•Intact Collagen Fibers
•Active Odontoblasts
•Active Mineral supply (Calcium, Phosphate) from the Pulp
to the Dentine
•External Factors (from Cavity):
•Reduced bacteria number
•Reduced bacteria activity
•Fluoride
Remineralisation of Affected Dentine
Selective caries removal
•Preserves the marginal ridge -conservative approach
•Less potential for a restorative overhang
•Border of the restoration is reduced, decreasing the
potential for micro leakage.
•Potential for disturbance of the adjacent tooth is
reduced