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• Operative Dentistry  is the art and science of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of defects in the enamel and dentin of individual teeth.

OBJECTIVES OF OPERATIVE DENTISTRY:

DIAGNOSIS::  

Proper diagnosis is important for treatment plan

PREVENTION: 

To prevent any recurrence of the causative disease and defect. (ex: microorganism , carbohydrate )  

 INTERCEPTION:

Preventing further loss of tooth structure by stabilizing an active disease process.

PRESERVATION:

preserve the vitality of the teeth and periodontal health status. (avoid deep preps.) 

RESTORATION:

Includes restoring form, function, phonetics, and esthetics.

TYPES OF LESION INVOLVED TO BE RESTORED :

• Dental caries.

• Tooth wear.

• Trauma.

• Developmental defect.

Dental caries: is an microbiological disease of the teeth that results in localized dissolution and destruction of the 

 calcified tissue, caused by the action of microorganisms and fermentable carbohydrates.

Non carious lesions

 Traumatic Teeth :: Traumatic injuries are acquired suddenly.