Assessment of the effectiveness of the manufactured chemo-mechanical caries removal on caries removal

Abstract EN

Background : Chemo mechanical caries removal systems has been discussed as an alternative to conventional caries removal.

This study assesses the efficacy of a chemo-mechanical caries removal technique in caries removal.

Material and methods : Forty five decayed extracted human teeth were used in the present study.

After initial opening through the enamel, different concentrations of the chemo-mechanical caries removal solution were placed in the cavity and excavation of the caries was performed.

Results : After probing and visual inspection, with the use of the DIAGN Odent caries detecting device, and after histological examination, the concentrations of 0.5 % and 0.7 % were shown to be equally effective in removal of caries and more potent than the 0.2% concentration.

Conclusion : 0.5 % concentration of the manufactured chemo- mechanical caries removal is the optimal concentration that can be used in dentinal caries removal.