Evaluation of Selective and Stepwise Excavation in Young Permanent Teeth With Deep Caries Lesions.

Partial removal of carious dentine, soft carious tissue is intentionally left over the pulp to avoid exposure. The peripheral enamel and dentine are prepared to hard dentine, and a permanent restoration is placed on the tooth.

Partial removal of carious dentine is performed, soft dentine is intentionally left over the pulp to avoid exposure. The peripheral enamel and dentine are prepared to hard dentine, application of a provisional restoration. After approximately 3-5 months, the provisional restoration is removed, and any remaining carious dentine is further removed until firm dentine is reached. A permanent restoration is then applied.