Minimal Invasive Dentistry (Paperback)

The traditional surgical dental caries management philosophy was based on "extension for prevention" and requirements of the restorative material rather than preserving the healthy tooth structure. This surgical approach, originally developed by. Black, has been the standard in the dental practice for over 100 years. This technique emphasized large cavity preparations, which required removal of additional tooth structure in order to provide mechanical retention for the restorative material especially amalgam.