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The Treatment Procedure |
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At the outset, Dr. Yolin may need to use the drill to remove hard substance, such as enamel or old fillings. This is a quick procedure with limited discomfort. Clinical studies show, in fact, that local anesthetics could be avoided. Dr. Yolin then covers the cavity with Carisolv (TM) gel, waits 30 seconds for the carious dentine to soften and then starts carefully to scrape away the softened caries. The gel may be applied again and the gentle scraping repeated until the cavity is caries free. Finally, Dr. Yolin can inspect and fill it like any other cavity. |
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When Can Carisolv Be Used? Carisolv can be used in virtually any case of tooth decay. So far more than 100,000 patients have been treated. Dr. Yolin, however, knows when it is most advantageous and is likely to recommend it in the following situations: Cavities on the root surface Deep cavities Children Patients with anxiety Whenever local anesthetics are not an option |