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Anxiety During Caries Removal Using Chemo-mechanical Versus Conventional Methods

Egypt80 participantsStarted 2025-12-31

Plain-language summary

This study aims to clinically assess this newly introduced Egyptian chemo-mechanical caries removal gel versus conventional drilling method . The concept of preserving healthy tooth structures and employing atraumatic restorative techniques during cavity preparation aligns with the principles of minimally invasive dentistry. This approach prioritizes patient comfort, reassurance, and fosters a positive perception of dental treatment.

Who can participate

Age range10 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Open carious lesions with dentin involvement, but not involving the pulp in lower molars.
✓. The access of the carious lesion has to be large enough to allow the penetration of the excavator.
✓. Asymptomatic vital teeth, without clinical evidence of pulp, furcation, or periapical pathology.
✓. Patients who sign informed consent.
✓. Co-operative patients approving to participate in the trial.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Patients with spontaneous or elicited pain from caries.
✕. Patients with systemic diseases.
✕. Presence of intraoral/extraoral swellings.
✕. Deep dental caries involving pulp.
✕. Presence of swelling/fistula in relation to carious tooth.
✕. Inability to return for recall visits.
✕. Patients with bad oral hygiene
✕. Refuse to participate in the study.

What they're measuring

Level of anxiety and discomfort

Timeframe: Baseline (Day 1)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07344415

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-15

Contact for this trial

Manar ELMOKANEN, PhD

+20 10 94501210 manar_ahmed@dentistry.cu.edu.eg

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