| Old habit | Modern correction | |-----------|------------------| | Extending preparation to sound fissures | Preserve intact enamel – only clean/fissurotomy | | Routine Ca(OH)₂ under composite | Use bioceramic only if near pulp | | Dry dentin bonding | Maintain dentin (wet bonding) | | Bulk-fill without checking depth | Max 2–3mm or use bulk-fill specific material | | Sharp explorer to test hardness | Bends dentin – use visual + ball-end probe | | Removing all caries in deep lesion | Selective removal to avoid pulp exposure | | Ignoring occlusion after restoration | High restoration → TMD, cracks, pain |
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