Implementing a Minimally Invasive Approach

By Jessica Fagan, RDH, BS, MA, Diana Macri, RDH, BSDH, MSEd

A radiolucency in tooth enamel or dentin no longer automatically indicates that a dental restoration is needed. Rather than potentially compromising a tooth’s structural integrity (or pulpal health) by preparing a site for a conventional dental restoration, tactics aimed at remineralizing sites with shallow caries often make better sense.¹ This approach can be less expensive and may reduce the discomfort associated with preparing and placing a conventional restoration.

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