Minimal Intervention

Question 1

Who is GV Black?

Answer 1

The founder of modern dentistry. Invented the GV Black classification system. Creator of extension for prevention philosophy

Question 2

Disadvantages of extension for prevention

Answer 2

Cutting too much sound tooth tissue

Weakened tooth structure

Question 3

Why did GV Black day that extension for prevention was necessary

Answer 3

To gain access and visibility
Remove all trace of caries and demineralised enamel
Make room for the restoration
Provide mechanical locking (c2 dovetail)
Extend the cavity to self cleansing areas to reduce caries

Question 4

Why practice minimal intervention

Answer 4

Improve oral health of patients
Better restorations
Improve treatment outcomes
Less stressful dentistry

Question 5

Philosophy of minimal intervention

Answer 5

Prevention 
Remineralisation
Small restorations
Diagnose early caries and risk factor
Reduce cariogenic bacteria 
Arrest active lesions
Preventative treatment 
Use radiographs
Ohi&ed
Durable materials

Question 6

3 approaches for minimal intervention

Answer 6

Identify
Prevent
Restore

Question 7

What is the ART technique

Answer 7

Atraumatic restorative treatment technique.
Soft infected dentine is removed using hand instruments. Cavities kept to a minimal design. Use GIC and resins

Usually in less industrialised countries