Conservative dentistry is a branch of restorative dentistry that deals with the care of teeth affected by carious processes, procedures for the elimination of caries and those relating to the closure of cavities resulting from the elimination of enamel and carious dentin, through the use of specific materials. This means that conservative dentists try to preserve the original tooth tissue whenever possible, instead of extracting or replacing damaged or diseased teeth. For example, conservative dentistry aims to prevent and treat dental caries, traumatic injuries or dental fractures, through conservative techniques such as the use of fillings, dental resins, endodontic rehabilitation (i.e. dental nerve care interventions) and other non-invasive solutions.
