The impact of minimally invasive restorative techniques on perception of dental pain among pregnant women: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The public dental care sector is striving to fulfill the preventive and restorative needs of Egyptians, including pregnant women, who may not receive timely care due to misconceptions about dental treatment during pregnancy. Because of this, they are likely to suffer dental pain, with higher risk of infection affecting their offsprings.

Aim of the study

To compare the effectiveness of chemo-mechanical caries removal using Papacarie-Duo and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) in reducing dental pain among pregnant women.

Materials and methods

A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted, in 2019, and included 162 pregnant women visiting family health centers in Alexandria, Egypt, with dental pain due to dental caries not extending to pulp. Patient

SUBMITTER: Adham MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7891028 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature