This review discusses the techniques and uses of atraumatic restorative treatment (ART)
and interim therapeutic restoration (ITR) and states the differences between these two …

Chemomechanical caries removal is an excellent method for minimally invasive caries
excavation, and the removal agents are either sodium hypochlorite (Na OC l)‐or enzyme …

Considering the improvement of biomaterials that facilitate atraumatic restorative techniques
in dentistry, a papain-based gel can be used in the chemomechanical removal of decayed …

The present study aimed to evaluate the efficiency, effectiveness, and biocompatibility of two
agents used for the chemomechanical removal of carious dentin. Sixty extracted carious …

Aim This study evaluated the transdentinal cytotoxic effects of enzymatic agents (EA) for
chemomechanical carious tissue removal on human dental pulp cells. Methodology The …

Biofilm‐related infections of the oral cavity, including dental caries and periodontitis,
represent the most prevalent health problems. For years, the treatment thereof was largely …

Background Caries in primary teeth hinder the child to bite and chew and influence their
development. Papacarie has the characteristics of selective removal of decayed tissue and …

Objectives The aims of the present study in Swiss dental practices were 1) to provide an
update on the prevalence of different magnification devices, 2) to examine the relationship …

Objectives The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of the antimicrobial
photodynamic therapy with phycocyanin and toluidine blue on the bond strength of resin …

Background: Chemomechanical removal of carious lesions consists of the dissolution of
carious tissue by the application of a natural or synthetic agent, followed by atraumatic …