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Impact of Minimally Invasive Restorative Techniques on Pregnant Women Oral Health Related Quality of Life: a Randomized Clinical Trial
In Brief
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating Papacarie and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment for Quality of Life and Dental Caries. Completed, enrolled 162 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Aim of the study was to compare the effect of chemo-mechanical caries removal methods using Papacarie-Duo and alternative restorative treatment (ART) on the Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) of pregnant women.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
First, tooth was cleaned with a wet cotton pellet. The gel was inserted using disposable syringe tip into the cavity and its color changed from clear to cloudy indicating the presence of infected tissues. After 40 seconds, the softened carious tissue was removed using excavator by gentle pressure. The remaining gel was removed with a cotton pellet. The procedure was repeated until there was no change in the gel color indicating that there was no more infected tissue.
The tooth was cleaned with a wet cotton pellet to remove debris and plaque and then isolated with cotton rolls to promote a dry environment. Caries was removed using a sharp excavator and the cavity was cleaned using a small wet cotton pellet and dried with a dry cotton pellet.