Partial caries removal in permanent teeth: an integrative review.

Abstract

Objective: to conduct an integrative review on the removal of partial caries (RPC) in permanent teeth based on analyzing the various techniques performed, routinely applied materials, and success rates. Material and Methods: PubMed and Medline databases were searched for the period between 1996 and 2016, and 10 full text articles that followed the previously determined inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. Results: RPC was most frequently performed in one session or in two sessions. The materials were routinely used either alone or in combination with calcium hydroxide cement, zinc oxide-eugenol cement, and glass ionomer cement. The success rates of the RPC techniques ranged from 53% to 99%, and the success rates of the total removal of caries ranged from 37.5% to 75%. Conclusion: RPC, particularly in a single session, may be used as an alternative to treat deep carious lesions in permanent teeth.