Open AccessA comparative microbiological study to assess caries excavation by conventional rotary method and a chemo-mechanical method
Author(s) -
Anegundi Rt,
Patil Sb,
Tegginmani,
Shetty Sd
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.107420
Subject(s) - orthodontics , dentistry , medicine
This study was aimed to determine the effectiveness of Papacárie(®) for caries removal as compared to the conventional method with respect to microbial flora, time, the amount of tissue removal, child's behavior, pain perception, and preference of treatment.