Air Abrasion: Interdisciplinary Modern Technologies— Approach to Minimally Invasive Treatment of Dental Caries

Abstract

Dental air abrasion is a minimally invasive, ultraconservative method, with indication of choice for incipient fissural caries, which still count for % of newly appeared caries and raise diagnosing problems of the lesional stage. In this context, the aim of the paper was to use and assess dental air abrasion as an alternative technique for the preparation of dental structures, both on extracted teeth and on patients. "io-"rt microblaster was used on extracted teeth and patients for the removal of fissural caries in molars and premolars. "fter being acquainted with the technique and according to the specific protocol of use, minimally invasive preparations were made, followed by their restoration with adhesive materials. The advantages of the method, also specified by similar surveys, were absence of pain, vibration, noise, pressure, and heat that are generated by conventional methods burs , leading to high acceptance by patients.

Investigating dental structure response to air abrasion: a finite element analysis

“…These fine abrasive particles are propelled by a compressed air stream and directed onto the tooth's surface for material removal. The abrasive particles such as Aluminium Oxide (Al 2 O 3 ), Sodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO 3 ), Silica, Calcium Phosphate-Based Abrasives, Garnet and Diamond dust are used in air abrasion procedures [2]. Turp et al [3], studied the effect of particle size and deposition duration in air-particle abrasion on the surface properties and microstructure of zirconia.…”

Awareness Regarding Minimally Invasive Dentistry among Dentists of Karachi

“…The usual visual, tactile and radiographic methods are unable to detect early caries activity but with the advanced caries detection methods like lasers and fluoroscopy, it has become easier for us to detect early carious lesions and decrease proliferation of decay into dentinal tissue 7,8 . The MID approach utilizes conservative techniques like air abrasion, lasers and hand instrumentation in Atraumatic Restorative Technique (ART) to remove infected layer of dentine and arrest further demineralization 9,10,11 . MID advocates use of adhesive materials which require less tooth preparation and re-mineralizing topical agents like fluoride varnishes and fluoride tooth pastes for prevention.…”