Gamal A.M. And Khattab N.M. ,

ABSTRACT


Introduction: Chemo-mechanical Caries Removal Is A Minimal Invasive Technique For Caries Removal, Was Developed To?remove Infected Dentine Without Altering The Healthy Dental Tissue, One Of These Techniques Is Papacarie Gel.

Aim: The Aim Of This Study Was To Evaluate The Effect Of Papacarie Gel For Chemomechanical Caries Removal Both Clinically And Radiographically. Methods: Twenty Children Ranging In Age From 4-7 Were Selected, Caries Was Removed Using Papacarie Gel. Split Mouth Technique Was Applied In Which, Rights Side (first Group) Was Restored With Universal Micro Hybrid Photopolymerised Composite (Harvard Restore Composite) And The Left Side (second Group) Was Restored With Universal Nano Hybrid Photopolymerised Composite (Grandio). All Patients Were Evaluated Every 3 Months For A Period Of One Year Both Clinically And Radiographically.

Results: None Of The Restored Teeth In Both Groups Showed Failure At The End Of Clinical Follow Up Periods. No Significant Difference Between Groups Was Found Regarding The Clinical And Radiographic. Conclusion: Papacarie Is An Effective Caries Removal Agent And Does Not Affect Bond Strength Of Composite Resin Restorations.