Diagnosing Structural Compromise in Teeth with the 1-2-3-4 Risk Assessment

The most minimally invasive dentistry is early diagnosis and treatment. Dr. David Alleman created the 1-2-3-4 risk assessment so he could better diagnose teeth that were at risk of fracture or decay to prevent large fractures or carious lesions under the restoration. In this episode, Dr. Alleman discusses research into the structural integrity of different preparations and how practitioners can use this research to prevent cracks and marginal leakage before they pose a risk to the tooth. Arti...