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Critical appraisal. Partial caries excavation
André V Ritter1, William D Browning, Edward J Swift
1Department of Operative Dentistry, University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Summary
This study details a new protocol for partial caries excavation, a dental procedure for removing decay. This approach was recently implemented in dental student clinics.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Partial caries excavation is a conservative approach to managing dental caries.
- Implementing new clinical protocols requires careful planning and evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a protocol for partial caries excavation.
- To report on the implementation of this protocol in a dental school setting.
Main Methods:
- The protocol for partial caries excavation was developed and implemented.
- The implementation occurred within the student clinics at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Dentistry.
Main Results:
- The protocol was successfully integrated into the clinical curriculum.
- Student clinics at UNC School of Dentistry adopted the partial caries excavation procedure.
Conclusions:
- The described protocol provides a framework for partial caries excavation.
- Implementation in a dental school setting demonstrates the feasibility of this approach for training future dentists.
