%0 Journal Article
%T A new dimension to conservative dentistry: Air abrasion
%A Hegde Vivek
%A Khatavkar Roheet
%J Journal of Conservative Dentistry
%D 2010
%I Medknow Publications
%X 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.
%K Air abrasion
%K aluminium oxide
%K conservative cavity preparation
%U http://www.jcd.org.in/article.asp?issn=0972-0707;year=2010;volume=13;issue=1;spage=4;epage=8;aulast=Hegde