Question 256 · LDEK · Minimally invasive treatment
During preparation of a cavity class II according to Black on the occlusal and mesial surface of tooth 36 in a 25-year-old patient, a carious spot is noted on the distal surface of tooth 35 with an intact enamel surface. On the X-ray a small demineralization of enamel and no demineralization in dentin is visible. No more active carious cavities are present in the patient and the oral hygiene is optimal. What kind of treatment of tooth 35 can you propose in this case?
- A. tooth observation.
- B. remineralization with clinical and radiological control.
- C. preparation of the microcavity and filling with composite or GIC.
- D. preparation of the cavity and filling using the sandwich technique.
- E. tunnel preparation and filling the cavity with GIC.
Hint
The enamel surface is intact and the lesion is confined to enamel in a low-risk patient — think non-operative.
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