Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 258-259, December 2006

Complete caries removal may not be indicated in symptomless deep lesions

University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15261

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Ricketts DNJ, Kidd EAM, Innes N, Clarkson J. Complete or ultraconservative removal of decayed tissue in unfilled teeth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006;3:CD003808.

Level of Evidence

1a

Purpose

This review tested the null hypothesis that there would be no difference between minimal caries removal and complete caries removal with regard to damage or disease of the pulp, progression of decay, or longevity of restorations.

Source of Funding

None noted

Type of Study/Design

Systematic review

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PII: S1532-3382(06)00157-6

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2006.10.004

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 4 , Pages 258-259, December 2006

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