Selective Caries Removal: A Case Report with 21‐Year Follow‐Up
José Carlos Pettorossi Imparato,
Kelly Maria Silva Moreira,
Suzana Cavalcanti Monteiro de Oliveira
et al.
Abstract:Dental caries remains the most prevalent chronic disease globally, and its management should adhere to the principles of minimal intervention dentistry. This study reports a series of successful cases involving the selective removal of carious tissue in permanent molars, with follow‐up periods of up to 21 years. Six permanent molars with severe and deep carious lesions were treated with selective caries removal and restored with high‐viscosity glass ionomer cement. Clinical examination revealed that the teeth … Show more
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