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Central Stop Zone (CSZ)

A key term of biomimetic restorative dentistry, clearly defined. Part of The Hybrid Layer's free reference glossary.

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Summary – What is the Central Stop Zone (CSZ)?

The Central Stop Zone (CSZ) is the area inside of the Peripheral Seal Zone (PSZ). It is the area over the pulp, encircled by the PSZ, where partial caries and crack removal is indicated in order to avoid pulp exposure.

Clinical photograph of an example of Caries Removal Endpoints being measured.
Fig 1. Measuring Caries Removal Endpoints and Crack Removal Endpoints clinically. Note that complete caries and crack removal is being carried out in the PSZ, whereas Caries Detector Dye is still staining areas within the CSZ. In this area, partial caries/crack removal is indicated in order to avoid pulp exposure.
Photo Credit: Dr John Weselake

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To learn more about the Central Stop Zone in relation to Caries Removal Endpoints (CRE) and Crack Removal Endpoints (CrRE), see Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 of the Six Lessons Approach to Biomimetic Dentistry below.

Lesson 1 – Diagnosis And Treatment Of Caries
Lesson 2 – Diagnosis And Treatment Of Structural Compromises
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See the CSZ in practice

Three lectures around the Central Stop Zone: cracked-teeth diagnosis and treatment, vital pulp therapy for the pulp it protects, and the Six Lessons framework it belongs to.

Cracked Teeth: Biomimetic Analysis, Diagnosis and Treatment — Dr Andras Forster Contemporary Vital Pulp Therapy — Dr Ryan Soden The Six Lessons Approach to Biomimetic Restorative Dentistry — Dr Davey Alleman & Dr David Alleman

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