Microbiological Assessment After Chemo-Mechanical Caries Removal Using Papain-based Enzyme Versus Conventional Rotary Tools in Occlusal Carious Lesions

• Status: Unknown status
• Trial end date: 2019-06-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

This study will be conducted to assess the efficacy of caries excavation using the papain-based chemo-mechanical method (Brix 3000) in comparison to conventional rotary tools in the reduction of the bacterial population in occlusal carious cavities

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Cairo University

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Class I carious lesions

2. Lower molars

3. Bilateral lesions

4. 18 -50 years

5. Males or Females (Both genders)

6. Good oral hygiene

7. Co-operative patients approving the trial

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnancy

2. Systemic disease or severe medical complications

3. Periodontal problem

4. Mobile teeth, arrest caries and non-vital teeth

5. Smokers

6. Xerostomia

7. Lack of compliance

8. Not received antibiotic therapy since 1 month before sampling