Year : 2017

Volume : Volume 7

Issue : Issue 3

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Srikumar G.P.V..
drsrikumar2611@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Modern dentistry has given the concept of minimally invasive dentistry which has offered a more conservative approach for restoration of carious teeth. The marginal ridge of posterior teeth represents a strategic structure for maintaining the residual tooth strength. A minimally invasive approach should be considered to retain this structure through alternative access pathways. Several techniques have been suggested for the treatment of proximal carious lesions, but their results have been less than ideal. The aim of this article is to present an ultra-conservative treatment modality of an interproximal carious lesion by composite resin restoration, without the loss of marginal ridge thereby, preserving the strength of the tooth.

Keywords: Minimally Invasive Dentistry, Proximal carious lesion, Composite resin.