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VOLUME 23 , ISSUE 4 ( April, 2022 ) > List of Articles

ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Evaluation of Caries Removal Efficacy Using BRIX 3000 and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment in Primary Molars: A Clinical Comparative Study

Nisha Gupta, Nagalakshmi Chowdhary, Vundela R Reddy, NK Kiran, Ravigna Peddi, Mahesh Kumar

Keywords : Atraumatic restorative treatment, BRIX 3000, Caries-detector dye, Wong-Baker faces rating scale

Citation Information : Gupta N, Chowdhary N, Reddy VR, Kiran N, Peddi R, Kumar M. Evaluation of Caries Removal Efficacy Using BRIX 3000 and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment in Primary Molars: A Clinical Comparative Study. J Contemp Dent Pract 2022; 23 (4):419-424.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-3286

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 11-07-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2022; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare and evaluate the efficacy of two minimally invasive methods in the removal of infected carious dentin in primary molars. Materials and methods: Eighty primary molars with class I occlusal caries involving dentin were selected and allocated to either of the two groups using convenient sampling. Group A (n = 40) caries were excavated using BRIX 3000 and in Group B (n = 40) atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) caries were excavated using hand instruments only. In both groups, caries removal efficacy was evaluated clinically using caries detection dye (Sable and Sleek), and the patient's discomfort level was noted using the Wong-Baker faces pain rating scale (WBFPS). Results: The results indicated that BRIX 3000 was effective in the removal of caries from primary molars with a significant difference. While there was no statistically significant difference seen in pain perception on caries excavation using both the methods. Although, a mild discomfort was noted in Group B. Conclusion: Comparing the two minimally invasive techniques, the new chemomechanical solution (BRIX 3000) was an effective method for the removal of caries from primary molars. So, it can be considered an alternative to the conventional caries removal method in treating pediatric dental patients. Clinical significance: BRIX 3000 gel is effective in the removal of caries in children who are anxious and apprehensive as it is a noninvasive method of treatment in the pediatric age group.

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