Minimal intervention dentistry and older patients part 2: minimally invasive operative interventions

Abstract

When it is unavoidable, operative intervention should be as minimally invasive as practicable in older patients to preserve the longevity of their natural dentition.

Oral health in the elderly patient and its impact on general well-being: a nonsystematic review

“…The current routine restoration procedure is to remove the least possible amount of decayed tooth and to focus on remineralizing the affected tooth with fluoride, with the aim of improving the quality of life of patients by maintaining their natural teeth and avoiding the need for removable or fixed prostheses. 20 …”

FDI policy statement on Minimal Intervention Dentistry (MID) for managing dental caries

“…This has become all the more important as life expectancy is increasing steadily. People should be able to continue enjoy the full function of a good natural dentition in old age [5][6][7][8] .…”

Procedimientos libres de aerosol ante COVID-19 en odontología pediátrica

“…Es importante recalcar que el éxito de estos procedimientos no operatorios depende del compromiso y disciplina del paciente y sus tutores. 11,14,15…”

“…Debido a que es un tratamiento microabrasivo, se evita en dientes con defectos de estructura y de dentina expuesta, su éxito es superior en conjunto al uso de barniz de flúor. [14][15][16]22,23…”