Evaluation of Caries Removal Efficacy Using BRIX 3000 and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment in Primary Molars: A Clinical Comparative Study
- Resource Type
- Authors
- Nisha, Gupta; Nagalakshmi, Chowdhary; Vundela R, Reddy; Kiran, Nk; Ravigna, Peddi; Mahesh, Kumar
- Source
- The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 23:419-424
- Subject
- Dental Caries Susceptibility
Dental Atraumatic Restorative Treatment
Dentin
Humans
Dental Caries
Child
Dental Care
Dental Cavity Preparation
Molar
General Dentistry
- Language
- ISSN
- 1526-3711
The aim of the present study was to compare and evaluate the efficacy of two minimally invasive methods in the removal of infected carious dentin in primary molars.Eighty primary molars with class I occlusal caries involving dentin were selected and allocated to either of the two groups using convenient sampling. Group A (The results indicated that BRIX 3000 was effective in the removal of caries from primary molars with a significant difference. While there was no statistically significant difference seen in pain perception on caries excavation using both the methods. Although, a mild discomfort was noted in Group B.Comparing the two minimally invasive techniques, the new chemomechanical solution (BRIX 3000) was an effective method for the removal of caries from primary molars. So, it can be considered an alternative to the conventional caries removal method in treating pediatric dental patients.BRIX 3000 gel is effective in the removal of caries in children who are anxious and apprehensive as it is a noninvasive method of treatment in the pediatric age group.