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Review
. 2024 Feb;36(2):228-233.
doi: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2023.11.005. Epub 2023 Nov 4.

A narrative review of minimally invasive techniques in restorative dentistry

Yasir Alyahya  1
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A narrative review of minimally invasive techniques in restorative dentistry

Yasir Alyahya. Saudi Dent J. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

This narrative review aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of minimal invasive dentistry (MID) by synthesizing relevant articles obtained from various sources, including electronic databases such as PubMed, SCOPUS, EMBASE, the COCHRANE library, and Science Direct, as well as through manual searches of cross-references and textbooks. The search employed MeSH terms and keywords related to MID, such as "minimally invasive dentistry," "atraumatic restorative treatment (ART)," "MID," and "minimum intervention dentistry." The inclusion criterion was English-language articles published between the years 2000 and June 2023 that aligned with the study objectives. After a thorough assessment of the included articles, 34 high-quality articles were selected for this review. The selected articles elucidate the characteristics of MID, the application of the ART, and the principles of minimum intervention in dentistry. Animal-based studies and narrative reviews on MID were excluded from the analysis. This narrative review serves as a valuable resource for dental professionals, researchers, and educators interested in staying abreast of the latest developments and evidence in the field of MID.

Keywords: Atraumatic restorative treatment; Evidence-based studies; Minimal intervention dentistry; Minimally invasive techniques; Restorative dentistry; Review.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

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Flowchart showing the step-by-step identification of the studies via databases.
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Minimally invasive techniques in restorative dentistry.
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