- Dental caries is caused by an imbalance in the oral microbiome due to frequent sugar consumption, leading to a push for minimally invasive treatments in pediatric dentistry instead of total caries removal to avoid more complex procedures and discomfort for children.
- This study evaluated 60 primary molars in children, splitting them into two groups: one had infected dentin removed while affected dentin was left (minimally invasive), and the other had all diseased dentin removed (complete removal). Clinical and radiographic evaluations were done at 4 and 6 months.
- Results showed that both treatment methods had high success rates without significant differences, suggesting that leaving some carious dentin in place doesn’t affect tooth vitality, making the minimally