ArticleJournal of conservative dentistry and endodontics2026
Caries removal efficiency and minimally invasive potential of SmartPrep burs, Brix 3000, and excavus: A micro-computed tomography comparative study.
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Background: This Materials and Methods: Twenty extracted human permanent molars with deep Class I carious lesions were bisected ( Results: Significant differences were observed among the groups for both CRE and minimally invasive potential (MIP) (P < 0.001). The control group (tungsten carbide bur) demonstrated the highest CRE, with the lowest residual caries ratio (RC/IC: 0.0264 ± 0.00083) and highest MD (1.2631 ± 0.06351 g/cm Conclusion: Tungsten carbide burs provide the maximal CRE benchmark, whereas Excavus/Brix 3000 optimally balances efficacy and conservation per selective caries removal paradigms. SmartPrep prioritizes MIP but requires adjuncts for deep lesions. Findings support lesion-specific technique selection, favoring pulp preservation.
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