Minimally Invasive Dentistry — NDEB AFK MCQ
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Correct answer: C — Minimally invasive (MI) dentistry approach using selective caries removal and adhesive restorations
Minimally invasive (MI) dentistry is a contemporary approach that conserves maximum tooth structure through: early caries detection, remineralisation of incipient lesions, selective (incomplete) caries removal in deep cavities, adhesive rather than mechanically retentive restorations, and repair/refurbishment of defective restorations rather than complete replacement. MI dentistry has largely replaced GV Black's 'extension for prevention' principle, which removed sound tissue to place margins in self-cleansing areas.
Reference: Heymann – Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, 7th ed., 2019