Removal of Enamel Caries with an Air Abrasion Powder

Abstract

Clinical Relevance The results of the current study indicate that air abrasion with a powder for selective preparation of carious enamel saves healthy tooth substance. It also has a diagnostic potential for operative intervention in patients with high caries risk, because only carious enamel with underlying dentin caries is abraded. Furthermore, this powder could be used in cavitated lesions for selective enamel removal.