CARIES REMOVAL - CHEMO-MECHANICAL & MANUAL

Which technique involves the use of chemical agents to soften carious dentin for removal?

• Chemomechanical caries removal

• Chemical abrasion

• Chemical dissolution

• Chemical etching

What is the name of the chemo-mechanical caries removal system that uses a mixture of amino acids and sodium hypochlorite?

• SPARK

• CLEAN

• FRESH

• SMART

Manual caries removal involves the use of hand instruments such as ________ to excavate carious lesions.

• dental excavators

• toothbrushes

• dental drills

• dental mirrors

In chemo-mechanical caries removal, the softened dentin is removed using ________.

• aggressive scrubbing with metal tools

• gentle scrubbing action with hand instruments or rotary devices

• chemical dissolution with acidic solutions

• high-speed drilling

What is the advantage of chemo-mechanical caries removal over traditional drilling?

• Results in a higher risk of complications

• Requires more time to complete

• It is minimally invasive, preserves more healthy tooth structure, and is less painful for patients.

• Causes more discomfort for patients