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The objectives of tooth preparation are all except:

A
To conserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible
B
To remove all defects while providing protection of the pulp–dentin complex
C
To retain the defective, injured, or diseased tooth form
D
To allow for the esthetic placement of a restorative material where indicated
High-Yield Explanation
Tooth preparation is the mechanical alteration of a defective, injured, or diseased tooth such that placement of restorative material reestablishes normal form (and therefore function) including esthetic corrections, where indicated. Generally, the objectives of tooth preparation are to Conserve as much healthy tooth structure as possible. Remove all defects while simultaneously providing protection  of  the  pulp–dentin  complex. Form  the  tooth preparation so that, under the forces of mastication, the tooth or the restoration (or both) will not fracture and the restoration will not be displaced, and Allow for the esthetic placement of a restorative material where indicated. Reference:  Sturdevant operative dentistry. 7th EDITION, Page No:120

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