Preventative resin restoration (PRR)

Question 1

Steps

Answer 1

1. Extraction of caries in cavitated areas (non-cavitated areas left untouched)
2. Acid etch
3. RC and light cure
4. FS and light cure
5. Polish with white stone (if required)

Question 2

Why?

Answer 2

Used when pit or part of fissure seen to be carious/ showed up on radiograph
Dark, stained fissures
Minimal cavity to protect against occlusal load