Preventive Dentistry PDF
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This document discusses preventive resin restorations, categorizing them into three types based on the extent and depth of the carious lesion. It also covers the topics of pit and fissure sealants and fluoride applications.
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PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY..... PREVENTIVE RESIN RESTORATIONS There maybe deep pits and fissures present on tooth surface that require sealant therapy.In such cases if caries is present in one area or part of the pits or fissures then that particular caries is restored and remaining pits...
PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY..... PREVENTIVE RESIN RESTORATIONS There maybe deep pits and fissures present on tooth surface that require sealant therapy.In such cases if caries is present in one area or part of the pits or fissures then that particular caries is restored and remaining pits and fissures are protecred with sealants.There are three types of preventive resin restorations based on the extent and depth of the carious lesion: 1. Type A 2. Type B 3. Type C Type A Preventive Resin Retoration Type A comprises of suspicious pits and fissures where carious limited to enamel.A slow speed round bur is used to remove any decalcified enamel
