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MI (an abbreviation for Minimum Intervention dentistry),
this concept has been created to allow new thinking and a
new approach to dentistry where restoration of a tooth becomes
the last treatment decision rather than first consideration
as at present. It provides a practical approach to caries
preventive measures based on the notion of “demineralization
and remineralization” in a micro phase in order to retain
healthy teeth.
The caries risk is identified in the first stage of MI. In
the next stage, preventive dentistry such as proper oral hygiene
and the use of fluoride toothpaste and / or fluoride rinses
to prevent caries. Finally restoration or repair of dental
caries. Here we recommend removing only the active caries
(infected tooth structure) where remineralization is not expected.
Then remove the minimum amount of sound tooth structure as
possible. Restoration is completed with an adhesive fluoride
releasing material as an integral part of the total procedure.
“Prevention of caries” and “removal of
the smallest amount of decayed tooth structure” have
always been the goals of dentistry. We believe that the MI
concept fits into the ideal of the “80/20 Activities”
promoted by Japan Dental Association (80/20 means that 80-year-old
people should still retain at least 20 natural teeth).
As we enter the 21st century, GC CORPORATION is eager to
contribute to the improvement of dental health for all people
around the world by providing the techniques, materials, instruments,
equipment and information in each of the three areas of the
MI concept:
- Identification of caries risk,
- Prevention of caries, and
- Control of caries.
For detailed information of Minimum Intervention Dentistry,
please click
here to download the pdf format of MI leaflet.
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