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General Principles of Tooth Preparation and Carious Tissue Removal

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Modern Operative Dentistry

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The preparation of the caries-affected tooth to receive a restoration is a paramount step in the restorative procedure. A deep analysis of the remaining tooth structure and neighboring teeth must be performed before starting, understanding the interaction of that tooth with the whole dental arches. The preparation is based on biological and mechanical principles, protecting the pulp vitality and periodontal health while creating a strong restoration that protects the restored tooth. The steps of the tooth preparations are presented, including the outline form, resistance form, retention form, convenience form, finishing of the enamel walls, and cleaning of the cavity. The new understanding about the removal of the carious tissue is also explained.

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Torres, C.R.G., Schwendicke, F. (2020). General Principles of Tooth Preparation and Carious Tissue Removal. In: Torres, C. (eds) Modern Operative Dentistry. Textbooks in Contemporary Dentistry. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-31772-0_6

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