Open AccessCognizance and use of minimally invasive dentistry approach by general dentists: An overlooked companion
Author(s) -
Santosh Kumar,
Nutan Mala,
Kuldeep Singh Rana,
Nasim Namazi,
Rathi Rela,
Kunal Kumar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_674_20
Subject(s) - dentistry , medicine , observational study , family medicine , orthodontics , pathology
Dental caries begins with the decalcification of the first nonorganic part, followed by the decay of the organic tooth matrix. Minimally invasive dentistry (MID) focuses on using the adhesive technique for restoration as these techniques allow minimum removal of healthy tooth structure.