Use of minimally invasive technologies in oral care in children

Abstract

This article presents a review of studies that have focused on the technology of minimally invasive caries removal, endodontic treatment, and dental restoration. Databases of Scopus, Web of Science, and MedLine were searched for relevant studies. With ongoing comprehensive investigation of various diseases, present-day medicine has changed from using a biomedical model to a biopsychosocial medical model, so increasing attention is being paid to the concept of minimally invasive treatment in dentistry. The concept of minimally invasive technology has given rise to a number of minimally invasive methods for the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases. Taking into account the psychology, health status, function, and aesthetics of the patient, minimal intervention is required. Children, as a special group of patients, are in the period of the initial formation of their psychological structure. In this regard, the goal of dental treatment of children should not be limited to restoring functions and relieving pain; it is also worth paying attention to their development and physical and mental health. Therefore, in recent years, minimally invasive technology has gradually been used in the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases in children.