Cariemove: It is a newly introduced Egyptian product. It consists of a transparent liquid containing 0.5% sodium hypochlorite, 0.1 M mixtures of three amino acids, leucine, lysine and glutamic acid.
Drilling using bur: Rotary dental burs using high speed hand piece under water spray cooling system
Study summary
This study aims to clinically assess this newly introduced Egyptian chemo-mechanical caries removal gel versus conventional drilling method . The concept of preserving healthy tooth structures and employing atraumatic restorative techniques during cavity preparation aligns with the principles of minimally invasive dentistry. This approach prioritizes patient comfort, reassurance, and fosters a positive perception of dental treatment.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
10 Years
Max age
25 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Open carious lesions with dentin involvement, but not involving the pulp in lower molars.
2. The access of the carious lesion has to be large enough to allow the penetration of the excavator.
3. Asymptomatic vital teeth, without clinical evidence of pulp, furcation, or periapical pathology.
4. Patients who sign informed consent.
5. Co-operative patients approving to participate in the trial.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Patients with spontaneous or elicited pain from caries.
2. Patients with systemic diseases.
3. Presence of intraoral/extraoral swellings.
4. Deep dental caries involving pulp.
5. Presence of swelling/fistula in relation to carious tooth.
6. Inability to return for recall visits.
7. Patients with bad oral hygiene
8. Refuse to participate in the study.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Level of anxiety and discomfort — Baseline (Day 1) Visual Analogue Scale from 0 to 10 (0 represents no pain and 10 represents the worst pain)
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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