CONSERVATIVE MANAGEMENT OF DEEP CARIOUS LESIONS. A NARRATIVE REVIEW.
Abstract
The management of dental caries has undergone major advancements in recent years. The most up-to-date practical methods involve preventing tooth decay, detecting it early, and diagnosing it based on risk indicators and assessments of risk factors. Moreover, in accordance with the principles of minimally invasive dentistry, the novel management strategies aim to conserve healthy tissue and sustain the vitality of the dental pulp. This article provides a comprehensive summary of the most recent advancements in minimally invasive techniques for managing and treating dental caries. This material will aid the reader in promptly identifying, diagnosing, and treating dental caries. PubMed (MEDLINE), Web of Science, and Scopus search engines were utilized to collect the most pertinent data on minimally invasive dental caries management. The search was limited to a duration of 10 years, from January 2013 to December 2023, and only research written in the English language was examined. A boolean search was conducted on the PubMed dataset to merge various keywords. The applicable filters include abstract, free full text, full text, clinical trial, randomized control trial, systematic review, meta-analysis, and review. Additional studies were acquired through manual searches conducted on Google Scholar and dental caries textbooks. A total of 694 papers and studies were acquired through the utilization of this procedure and after exclusion 19 studies were included in the review. Only the most pertinent published research was selected and utilized in the present evaluation. In conclusion,the early identification and diagnosis of tooth decay using risk indicators and assessments of risk factors is highly successful. Moreover, the utilization of minimally invasive restorative procedures is advantageous for the treatment of dental caries and the maintenance of healthy tissue and should be employed wherever feasible. These novel insights, expertise, and resources ought to motivate professionals to adopt this approach. It is crucial to have a plan and system that revolve around patient-centered care. Our dental duties should prioritize patient-centered care.
Keywords- ART, minimally invasive, caries, papacarie, laser, air abrasion
