Dental caries is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases with loss of dentin, hampering the integrity of the tooth structure to a significant extent. So, the lost dentin must be substituted with an artificial material, for which, many materials are being developed and studied.The trend for selective, minimally invasive caries removal has paved the way for ultraconservative treatment modality where tissues may be sealed and even healed. Biodentine is one such excellent material with micromechanical adhesion to the tooth creating a stable anchorage with a sealing and bacteria inhibitory...

Advances in tooth-colored materials and adhesive technology have expanded thescope of restorative dentistry. Fortunately, this progress has come at exactly the right time. Patients today want their dentistry to be more esthetic and less invasive. Also, today's patients are living longer, keeping their teeth, and placing higher value on oral health. Although dentists learn to apply inlays and onlays in dental school, it has been stated that many, if not most, do not do these restorations after entering practice. At the very least, their conservative nature, when compared with the preparation...