Dr Leonard Fabre
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MINIMUM INTERVENTION DENTISTRY
Minimum Intervention Dentistry
[ MID]
A proven treatment concept that is fast gaining popularity with dentists.
Decay and gum disease are bacterial infections of the teeth or gums
MID has several stages
Identify the decay risk of the patient * saliva test * bacteria test *diet assessment
Oral health advice * brushing advice * dietary advice * correction of mouth ecosystem balance
Treating early decay with fluoride or other products to remineralise and stop early decay [NO DRILL]
Treat other decay using microdentistry techniques
Magnification, very tiny diamond tips [ MICRO DRILL], targeting the decay
Avoiding removal of good tooth substance
Small anti decay tooth colored fillings [MICRO FILL]
Not suitable for all filling situations