Complete caries removal may not be indicated in symptomless deep lesions
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
University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
ABSTRACT