Hall technique for managing carious primary molars shows good long term...
There is a growing literature supporting caries management options where caries is sealed in beneath restorations or sealants. The aim of this trial to compare long-term (at 5 yrs) outcomes for carious...
View ArticlePotential for non-conventional management of approximal caries in primary...
Despite the improvements in oral health the management of dental caries still presents challenges particularly in children. While some guidelines still recommend complete removal of caries there is...
View ArticleStudy finds that non-conventional caries management approaches are acceptable...
We are seeing a move towards more conservative methods of managing caries and also an increasing need to consider the patients perspectives of treatment. This study aimed to compare children’s...
View ArticleCaries management: trial finds Hall technique more successful than other...
There is an increasing trend towards less invasive approaches to caries management. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of 3 caries management options [conventional restorations...
View ArticleCrowns more effective than fillings for decay in primary molar teeth
Five RCTs were included in this Cochrane review comparing crowns with fillings for the management of caries in primary molars. Moderate evidence found crowns reduced the risk of major failure or pain...
View ArticlePrimary molars: Hall technique most effective caries management option
3 caries management options [conventional restorations (CR), the hall technique (HT), and non-restorative caries treatment (NRCT)] were investigated in this RCT. A 93% success rate was seen for the HT...
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