Efficacy of Carisolv-assisted caries excavation.
As a possible alternative to conventional techniques for excavating caries chemomechanical methods have been developed. Caridex has so far been the dominating product. However, a new system, Carisolv, was recently introduced. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the caries-dissolving efficacy of Carisolv in vitro. After excavation with Carisolv all dentin surfaces were caries free. However, 6 of the 10 cavities showed residual caries in the dentinoenamel junction. The dentin and enamel surfaces were covered by smear and debris. Since there may be a risk of leaving caries in the dentinoenamel junction proper case selection appears to be of importance to ensure a successful result.
Cederlund
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Department of Basic Oral Sciences, School of Dentistry, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden. andreas.cederlund@ofa.ki.se
Lindskog
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Blomlöf
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D000328:Adult; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy*; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods*; D003804:Dentin / Q000382:microbiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D018698:Glutamic Acid; D006801:Humans; D007930:Leucine; D008239:Lysine; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D016369:Smear Layer
C119934:Carisolv; D018698:Glutamic Acid; D007930:Leucine; D008239:Lysine