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Comparison of decay removal using four different methods.

Comparative evaluation of clinical and microbiological assessment of caries excavation using conventional bur, smart bur, chemomechanical method and ErCr:YSGG laser : An invivo study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/07/034545
Enrollment
60
Registered
2021-07-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K029- Dental caries, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention1: Polymer Bur method.: Caries excavation will be done by using (SS White Smart Burs II) sizeRA4, RA6 and RA8 with a micromotor handpiece according to the size of the lesion, running at sl

Sponsors

Dr Prerana Kothari S
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Class 1 dentinal caries with broad occlusal cavitated lesion on permanent molars. 2)Radiographically carious lesion has to be confined to outer dentin of occlusal surface. 3)Patient aged between 18-40 years old. 4)Teeth with intact buccal/lingual surface. 5)RDT >= 1.5 mm

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Permanent molars with clinical and radiological signs and symptoms of pulpal and periapical lesions. 2)Teeth with any developmental anomaly. 3)Teeth with proximal caries and pulpal involvement. 4)Teeth with previous restoration and fractured crown. 5)Presence of white spot lesions. 6)Hypoplastic or hypomineralized teeth.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the caries removal efficacy in terms of microbiological assessment and efficiency in terms of time taken by Tungsten Carbide No 330 bur,Polymer bur,Brix 3000 gel,Er:Cr:YSGG laserTimepoint: Patient recalled for the follow up appointments at 3,6 and 12 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Good oral hygiene is achieved.Timepoint: Patient recalled for the follow up appointments at 3,6 and 12 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Annapoorna Kini

Rajarajeswari Dental College And Hospital

kinimai@gmail.com9916917852

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026