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Year : 2010 | Volume
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A new dimension to conservative dentistry: Air abrasion
Vivek S Hegde, Roheet A Khatavkar
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, M. A. Rangoonwala Dental College, Pune, India
Correspondence Address:
Vivek S Hegde Flat No. 504, Casa Grande Co-op Hsg. Soc., Lane No. 8, North Main Road, Koregaon Park, Pune 411001 India
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DOI: 10.4103/0972-0707.62632
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Air abrasion dentistry has evolved over a period of time from a new concept of an alternative means of cavity preparation to an essential means of providing a truly conservative preparation for preservation of a maximal sound tooth structure. The development of bonded restorations in combination with air abrasion dentistry provides a truly minimal intervention dentistry. This article reviews the development of air abrasion, its clinical uses, and the essential accessories required for its use. |
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