Minimally Invasive Dentistry: The Management of Caries

Minimally invasive management of caries is critical to realising the goal of giving patients teeth for life. The effective practice of modern caries management depends on a shift to a medical rather than a surgical approach to prevention and treatment, combined with a good working knowledge and understanding of state-of-the-art materials and techniques. Inspired by the highly successful ConsEuro conferences held in 2003 and 2006, this multi-author book provides succinct, authoritative, evidence-based insight into the many, varied recent developments in cariology, together with essential information and guidance of immediate practical relevance to the forward thinking practitioner. Contents 1. Dental Caries, Minimally Invasive Dentistry and Evidence-based Clinical Practice 2. Caries Prevention 3. Bacterial and Enzymatic Tests 4. The Diagnosis of Caries 5. Assessing Caries Risk: The Cariogram Model 6. Ozone, Remineralization, and Sealants 7. Cavity Preparation 8. Managing Exposed Dentine and Pulp 9. Selection and Use of Restorative Materials 10. Restorations in Clinical Service 11. The Aging Patient 12. The Future