Biology of selective caries removal: a systematic scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Primary goal of restorative caries therapy is to preserve pulp vitality and the dentition. Whereas the conventional approach of complete caries removal aims at the elimination of all affected substances without regard to losses of hard tissue or pulp vitality, the innovative concept of selective caries removal (SCR) is characterised by a targeted and non-invasive excavation. It presents a lower risk of accidental pulp exposure, which reportedly has a positive effect on tooth survival. Although clinical data show the benefits of SCR, knowledge about the biological processes during this procedure in the pulp-dentine complex of permanent teeth is scarce. Hence, the aim of this work is to systematically scope the existing literature and map the existing evidence according

SUBMITTER: Widbiller M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8860079 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature