Clinical Professor and Chair, Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry University of Maryland School of Dentistry Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Disclosure(s):
Vineet Dhar, BDS, MDS, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose
Amalgam. Glass ionomer cement. Resin composite. Which materials are most effective at treating cavitated lesions? And which carious tissue removal approaches are best used alongside these materials? This review of the ADA’s 2023 clinical practice guideline on the restorative management of caries lesions will provide you with a comprehensive review of all available strategies and the necessary elements to consider for clinical decision-making.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the need and application of evidence-based dentistry in management of dental caries
Identify the most appropriate carious tissue removal approaches and direct restorative materials for treating cavitated caries lesions based on current evidence
Incorporate into practice the latest ADA recommendations on carious tissue removal approaches and direct restorative materials for treating cavitated caries lesions
