Week 5 - SGSS Minimally Invasive Dentistry

Question 1

What are the 4 stages of minimally invasive dentistry

Answer 1

1. recognition
2. rejuvenate
3. Restore
4. Review

Question 2

What is recognition

Answer 2

First step
- early identification and assessment of potential caries risk
e.g.
- lifestyle analysis
- sociodemographic factors
- diet analysis
- OH routines

Question 3

What is rejuvenate

Answer 3

Step 2
Eliminate or minimise caries risk factors, prevention and control
e.g.
- OH instructions
- diet changes
- fluoride exposure
- fissure sealants

Question 4

What is restore

Answer 4

• Arrest and reverse incipient lesions

when cavitation is present
- conservative caries removal is carries out leave
- leave hard, affected dentine to remineralise

• Maximize the repair potential of the tooth and retain tooth structure

Question 5

What is Review

Answer 5

Step 4
- risk based recall - based on individual caries risk
- allow for monitoring disease and maintenance of dentition
- depends on caries susceptibility and occurrence of disease