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Mineral content removal after Papacarie application in primary teeth: a quantitative analysis
S T Bittencourt1, J R Pereira, A W Rosa
1Dental School, University of Southern Santa Catarina - UNISUL, Tubarão, SC, Brazil.
The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|June 29, 2010
Summary
The chemomechanical system Papacarie effectively removes mineral content only from decayed tooth portions, preserving healthy tooth structure. This finding supports preventive dentistry principles by targeting caries selectively.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomaterials
- Preventive Dentistry
Background:
- Dental caries management requires selective removal of decayed tissue.
- Chemomechanical agents offer an alternative to traditional drilling for cavity preparation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify mineral content removed from primary teeth using the Papacarie chemomechanical system.
- To assess the selectivity of Papacarie in targeting carious versus sound tooth tissue.
Main Methods:
- Twenty human primary molars were divided into sound (Group A) and decayed (Group B) groups.
- Cavities were prepared in sound teeth; decayed teeth had natural occlusal decay.
- Teeth were treated with Papacarie, material collected, and analyzed for calcium using atomic absorption spectrophotometry.
Main Results:
- Papacarie selectively removed mineral content primarily from the carious component of teeth.
- Calcium levels in sound tissue treated with Papacarie showed minimal deviation from a gold standard.
- A statistically significant difference (p < 0.005) was observed in mineral removal between sound and decayed tissues.
Conclusions:
- The Papacarie system demonstrates selectivity, affecting only carious tooth structure.
- This supports conservative cavity preparation and aligns with preventive dentistry philosophies.
- Papacarie offers a targeted approach to caries removal, preserving healthy dental tissues.
