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Spring 2007: Volume 31, Number 3
 
Clinical Research for Better Practice

Artificial Plaque Removal with Carisolv System: A Clinical Approach
Yoshishige Yamada / Mozammal Hossain / Yuichi Kimura / Yukio Nakamura / Yoshiko Masuda / Yuko Shimizu / Koukichi Matsumoto

In the present study, removal of artificial plaque in pits and fissures with the Carisolv system was compared with that of conventional bristle brush method, in vitro. The results indicate that in the dental clinic, complete plaque removal with the Carisolv is possible, and in addition to acid etching, treated cavity was almost free of debris which might increase sealant retention.
Key words: Carisolv, tooth, dental plaque, tooth prophylaxis
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