On the necessity of complete caries excavation: a narrative review.

Head Face Med · 2025 · PMC12817796 · PMID 41388425

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Therefore, teeth after selective caries excavation and dentine-adhesive restoration show a highly significant lower fracture resistance of resin composite restorations compared to fully excavated, restored teeth.

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