title: Clinical and radiographic study of chemical-mechanical removal of caries using Papacárie: 24-month follow up.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The chemical-mechanical removal of caries involves the chemical softening of the infected dentin, following by the mechanical removal of the softened tissue using non-cutting manual instruments. Papacárie (Fórmula&Açāo, Sao Paulo, Brazil) is a product in gel form used for the chemical-mechanical softening of the affected tissue.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Papacárie.
  
  
  METHODS
  Clinical and radiographic evaluations were performed on 14 young permanent molars treated with Papacárie and restored with glass ionomer cement (VitroMolar DFL Ind. Com LTDA, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) 24 months following intervention.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Success was achieved in 13 of the 14 cases.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Papacárie was effective in the treatment of carious lesions and constitutes a conservative alternative that offers benefits to patients.
authors.affiliation: Rehabilitation Sciences Master Degree Program, Nove de Julho University.
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Bussadori
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Guedes
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Bachiega
authors.forename: T O
authors.initials: TO
authors.lastname: Santis
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Motta
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D057087:Dental Atraumatic Restorative Treatment / Q000379:methods*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods*; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005782:Gels; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010206:Papain / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D005782:Gels; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; C509557:Papacarie; D010206:Papain