Comparative Evaluation of Clinical and Microbiological Assessment of Caries Excavation Using Conventional, Smart Bur, Chemomechanical Method and ErCr:YSGG Laser

Objectives: Caries removal efficacy in terms of microbiological burden using Tungsten Carbide Bur No. 330, Polymer bur, BRIX 3000, and ErCr:YSGG Laser. Methods: Class I open dentinal caries was selected and divided into four groups (n = 15) depending on caries excavation methods. Group I: Tungsten c...

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Published in:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Main Authors: Annapoorna Kini, Prerana Kothari, R. Sujith, Nithin Shetty, Blesy K. Varughese, Sheetal C. Kasargod
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-08-01
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_315_24