Comparison of the Effectiveness of Chemo-mechanical and Traditional Caries Removal Methods in Primary Teeth Using Micro-Computed Tomography

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate dentin mineral density before and after caries removal with the traditional technique chemo-mechanical method, or without use detection dye. Our null hypothesis that method minimally invasive treatment would achieve an effect similar conservative pediatric dentistry treatment. Materials & Methods: Forty-eight medium-sized, interfacial decayed primary molar teeth pulpal perforation were selected. Two groups formed by Papacarie Duo conventional method; then four sub-groups two dye applied not groups, twelve randomly divided into each group. treated chemo mechanical approach. Teeth scanned same voxel sizes using micro-computed tomography images figure out difference calculate removed dentinal volume application. Results: results showed increase cavity in groups. No significant found for carious both (p>0.05). values demineralized between 0.52-0.66 g/cm3 removal, 1.39-1.59 removing caries. These be within range healthy again any Conclusion: In conclusion, methods can used effectively treatments.