Abstract:Objectives: Conventional caries removal is associated with unpleasant perception of drilling, requirement of local anesthesia, pressure effects on the pulp, etc. The chemomechanical method of caries removal has overcome these shortcomings. It is not only more comfortable to the patient but also preserves the healthy tissue. The present study was undertaken to evaluate and compare the time taken for caries removal, perception of pain and presence of secondary caries after a period of 10 months with Papacarie (F… Show more
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