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Establishment of a Murine Pulp Exposure Model with a Novel Mouth-Gag for Pulpitis Research
Published on: October 27, 2023
Incomplete caries removal significantly reduces the risk of pulp exposure and post-operative pulpal symptoms
Marisa Maltz1, Luana Severo Alves
1Odontology Doctor, Professor, Department of Social and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Odontology, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Article Title And Bibliographic Information:
Incomplete caries removal: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Schwendicke F, Dörfer CE, Paris S. J Dent Res 2013;92(4):306-14.
Reviewers:
Marisa Maltz, DDS, MSc, Luana Severo Alves, DDS, MSc, PhD PURPOSE/QUESTION: The authors conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials comparing incomplete and complete caries removal on the management of caries lesions in primary and permanent teeth
Source Of Funding:
The study was funded by the authors and their institutions
Type Of Study/Design:
Systematic review with meta-analysis
Level Of Evidence:
Level 1: Patient-oriented evidence
Strength Of Recommendation Grade:
Grade A: Consistent, patient-oriented evidence.
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