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Stepwise excavation may enhance pulp preservation in permanent teeth affected by dental caries
1University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Cariology and Endodontics, Nørre Allé 20, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, Denmark. labj@sund.ku.dk
Article Title And Bibliographic Information:
Ways of enhancing pulp preservation by stepwise excavation-a systematic review. Hayashi M, Fujitani M, Yamaki C, Momoi Y. J Dent 2011;39(2):95-107. Epub 2010 Dec 3.
Reviewer:
Lars Bjørndal, DDS, PhD, Dr Odont
Purpose/Question:
To determine the clinical effectiveness of stepwise excavation for pulp preservation
Source Of Funding:
Japanese Society of Conservative Dentistry
Type Of Study/Design:
Systematic review LEVEL OF EVIENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidence
Strength Of Recommendation Grade:
Grade B: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.
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