R.C. Brisc
Department of Pediatric Dentistry of Municipal Emergency Clinical Hospital, Timisoara
R.L. Veltean-Corneschi
Department of Pediatric Dentistry of Municipal Emergency Clinical Hospital, Timisoara
B. Vaida
Department of Dento-alveolar Surgery of Municipal Emergency Clinical Hospital, Timisoara
R.D. Vasiliu
Department of Prostheses Technology, Specialization Dental Tehnology, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara
A. Matichescu
Department of Preventive, Community and Oral Health Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara; Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Center in Oral Health (TEXC-OH); 14A Tudor Vladimirescu Ave., 300173, Timisoara, Romania
D. Jumanca
Department of Preventive, Community and Oral Health Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara; Translational and Experimental Clinical Research Center in Oral Health (TEXC-OH); 14A Tudor Vladimirescu Ave., 300173, Timisoara, Romania
E.L. Craciunescu
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Research Center in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies
Abstract
Chemomechanical removal is an alternative method with important advantage. The method selectively removes the demineralized, carious dentin, leaving healthy dentin intact. Conventional treatments for caries removal are often associated with annoying sounds, vibration, heat and production of pain. This systematic review aims to assess the efficacy of alternative methods for caries removal. The Medline, Pubmed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library and Clinical Trials databases were searched. Chemomechanical caries removal methods are beneficial both for pacients and dentist. Hence, it is recommended as an alternative method of caries removal.