1. Selective caries removal (Chemo-mechanical) Rationale Chemo-mechanical caries removal relies on the use of non-cutting hand instruments together with a chemical agent* assumed to be perceived by patients as less invasive than conventional methods such as drilling. * Containing 3 Aminoacids (L-glutamic acid, L-leucin, L-lysine), NaCl, Erythrosin, Carboxymethylcellulose, NaOCl

2. Review date 05 July 2005 Review objective To appraise patient comfort after chemo-mechanical caries removal, as compared to conventional drilling.

3. Search keywords EnglishPortuguese Hand excavation AND (caries OR tooth decay) Mechanical caries removal Mechanical versus conventional dental treatment Remoção AND química (AND mecânica) AND cari$ Remoção AND química (AND mecânica) AND cari$ AND (dor OR satisfação do paciente) Carisolv and remoção AND cari$ Carisolv and remoção AND cari$ AND (dor OR satisfação do paciente)