Papain gel: a new chemo-mechanical caries removal agent.
The chemo-mechanical caries removal method has been a solution for treatment of patients seeking alternatives to conventional methods. Among different kinds of chemo-mechanical caries removal systems, Papacarie--a papain gel--was found to be easy to manipulate, simple and cheap, as well as effective in removing infected tissues.
FUNDECTO/USP, Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brazil. skb@osite.com.br
Sandra Kalil
SK
Bussadori
Laura Camacho
LC
Castro
Ana Claudia
AC
Galvão
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002700:Chloramines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000628:therapy*; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods*; D003804:Dentin; D005782:Gels / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010206:Papain / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014105:Tosyl Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D002700:Chloramines; D005782:Gels; C509557:Papacarie; D014105:Tosyl Compounds; C016300:chloramine-T; D010206:Papain