Restorative dentistry
Conserve tooth tissue and restore form, function and appearance.
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Caries detection and activity
Combine visual-tactile assessment with appropriate imaging and risk history. An active lesion requires a disease-control decision, not automatically a filling.
Read detailed note ↗Minimal intervention
Prioritise prevention, remineralisation, selective tissue removal and repair where appropriate. Preserve tooth structure while achieving a durable seal.
Read detailed note ↗Adhesive dentistry
Etching, priming, bonding and isolation affect resin restoration longevity. Understand substrate differences between enamel and dentine.
Read detailed note ↗Posterior direct restorations
Choose material and cavity design according to load, remaining tissue, moisture control and patient factors. Aim for contact, contour and cleansability.
Read detailed note ↗Anterior restorations
Plan shade, shape, emergence profile and occlusion alongside tissue conservation. Layering and finishing influence appearance and plaque retention.
Read detailed note ↗Indirect restorations
Crowns, onlays and inlays require sound indications, ferrule or remaining tooth assessment, preparation geometry and a suitable luting strategy.
Read detailed note ↗Non-carious tooth surface loss
Separate erosion, attrition and abrasion, then assess activity and aetiology. Stabilise risk before complex reconstruction.
Read detailed note ↗Pulp preservation
Pulp exposure risk, symptoms and restorability guide caries management and vital pulp therapy. The seal and follow-up are central.
Read detailed note ↗Complex rehabilitation
A heavily worn or compromised dentition needs phased diagnosis, occlusal planning, a maintenance strategy and realistic prognosis.
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