Evaluation of Caries Removal Using Carie-Care and SmartPrep Burs in Primary Teeth: A Comparative Study
Background: As the importance of preserving natural teeth becomes evident, the notion of minimal intervention dentistry (MID) is becoming more acceptable. Two such feasible techniques for caries removal are chemomechanical agents (Carie-Care) and polymer burs (SmartPrep bur). Aim: To compare the cli...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher
2024-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of South Asian Association of Pediatric Dentistry |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jsaapd.com/doi/JSAAPD/pdf/10.5005/jp-journals-10077-3312 |
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| Summary: | Background: As the importance of preserving natural teeth becomes evident, the notion of minimal intervention dentistry (MID) is becoming more acceptable. Two such feasible techniques for caries removal are chemomechanical agents (Carie-Care) and polymer burs (SmartPrep bur).
Aim: To compare the clinical efficacy (effectiveness) and efficiency (time taken) of selective removal of carious dentin using Carie-Care and SmartPrep burs in primary teeth.
Materials and methods: A comparative split-mouth study was carried out on 4–9-year-old children. Around 70 primary second molars in 35 children were allocated to group C (Carie-Care) and group S (SmartPrep burs). Efficacy and efficiency of caries removal, behavioral change, and pain perceived were evaluated in both groups.
Results: The efficacy of caries removal was better with Carie-Care than SmartPrep burs when assessed using visual, tactile, and caries-detector dye methods, though not statistically significant. However, significantly more time was taken for caries removal with Carie-Care than SmartPrep burs (<i>p</i> < 0.001). There was also a statistically significant positive change in behavior in group C and group S when assessed using the Frankl scale (<i>p</i> < 0.001 and <i>p</i> = 0.004) and the Venham scale (<i>p</i> < 0.001 and <i>p</i> = 0.002), respectively. Additionally, 91.4% in group C and 77.1% in group S demonstrated comfort during caries removal, which was statistically nonsignificant (<i>p</i> = 0.101).
Conclusion: Carie-Care and SmartPrep burs were both equally effective and comfortable and brought about a positive behavior change, though Carie-Care was found to be more time-consuming.
Clinical significance: Minimal intervention techniques for caries removal maximize the preservation of healthy dental tissues while reducing dental fear and anxiety (DFA) in children. |
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| ISSN: | 2582-1024 |