To evaluate the efficacy of a papain-based gel in caries removal.
Twenty children with at least two carious molar teeth without pulpal involvement participated in this randomized clinical trial. A total of 40 teeth were randomly divided into two treatment groups: group A, papain-based gel; and group B, conventional technique. Data collection included the time required for caries removal, need for local anesthesia, degree of discomfort, changes in the number of viable bacteria, and clinical evaluation of glass ionomer-cement restorations 6-month post-treatment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
20
Chemomechanical Caries Removal Using A Papain-Based Gel
Dental caries removal using rotatory instrument
Universidade Nove de Julho
São Paulo, Sao Apaulo, Brazil
restauration evaluation
the restauration will be assessed by clinical examination for detection the current caries
Time frame: 18 months
discomfort or pain
The Faces Pain Scale was used to evaluate the need for local anesthesia during the procedure. The child was asked to choose a face matching the intensity of his or her pain experience during the procedure.
Time frame: 6 months
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