Operative dentistry

1. Operative dentistry
Sadaf Batool Qureshi

2. Definition
 The branch of dentistry concerned with diagnosis,
prevention, interception and restoration of normal and
physiological and functional form of teeth.

3. Asamother ofall
dental sciences
 Operative dentistry is the mother of all dental sciences
from which all of the branches of dentistry has been
evolved.

4. Etymology  Operative dentistry means operation to prevent,
intercept and restore the defects of teeth.

5. Umbrella of
operative
dentistry
 Involves the
 1. Diagnosis of tooth defects
 2. Prevention of tooth defects
 3. Interception of tooth defects
 4. Restoration of tooth defects

6. Importanceof
operative
dentistry
 Important because it helps in
 1. Diagnosis of dental problems
 2. Prevention of dental problems
 3. Interception of dental problems
 4. Restoration of dental problems

7. THANKS
SADAF BATOOL QURESHI