Efficacy of chemo-mechanical caries removal: a 24-month randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chemo-mechanical caries removal (CMCR) offers an alternative to conventional drilling for carious dentin removal, but limited evidence exists on its long-term effects on treating caries in primary teeth. The primary aims of this study were to compare CMCR to drilling in terms of restoration status and the presence of secondary caries after 24 months.

Methods

A randomized, parallel-group, single-blinded, controlled trial was conducted in Thailand. Participants were children aged 7-8 years with occlusal caries in second primary molars, randomly assigned to CMCR with Papacarie® (n = 242) or drilling (n = 246). All cavities were restored using glass ionomer cement. Completeness of caries removal was evaluated clinically by two blinded dentists, and pat

SUBMITTER: Kitsahawong K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653365 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature