Operative DentistryConservative Dentistry
It’s the art and science of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of defects of teeth. Such treatment should result in:Goals
Restoration of proper tooth form.
Function.
Esthetic.
Maintain physiological integrity and harmonious relation with surrounding tissues.
Dr. Kasim A Mohammad. B.D.S , M.Sc Conservative Dent. 2002.
History
Previously was a just a practice not based on scientific knowledge.Louis Pasteur (France) Role of MO in disease.
G.V Black (USA, 19th) related the clinical practice to scientific bases.Indications
Indications are numerous, but can be categorized into the following primary needs:Caries.
Malformed teeth.
Discolored teeth.
Fractured teeth.
Replacement or repair of previous restorations.
Considerations
Infection control.
Examine oral and systemic health of pt not only the affected tooth.
Oral manifestation of other diseases.
Understanding of restorative material properties.
Understanding of oral environment to which the restoration placed.
Understanding of biological bases and function of the various tooth component and supporting structures.
Knowledge of correct dental anatomy.
Effects of operative procedures on the treatments of other disciplines.
Treatment plane.