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case_images: Permanent mandibular left first molar with small occlusal enamel caries lesion and slight color change
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case_images: A slight color change was noticed through occlusal enamel (Figure 1).
case_images: Initial periapical radiograph showing deep caries lesion and normal periapical structures
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case_images: No radiolucencies at the periapical regions or thickness of the periodontal spaces were noticed in periapical radiograph (Figure 2).
case_images: After cavity access, initial removal of soft carious dentin with excavator
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case_images: Excavation was performed carefully to remove only the wet carious dentin (Figure 3), leaving the dry demineralized affected dentin (Figure 4).
case_images: View of the cavity floor after removal of infected dentin
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case_images: Excavation was performed carefully to remove only the wet carious dentin (Figure 3), leaving the dry demineralized affected dentin (Figure 4).
case_images: Dressing of cavity floor with calcium hydroxide paste directly over the affected dentin
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case_images: A dressing with calcium hydroxide and distilled water paste was placed directly over the affected dentin on the cavity floor (Figure 5).
case_images: Temporary restoration with resin-modified glass-ionomer cement
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case_images: After rubber dam removal, occlusion was checked to prevent occlusion stress (Figure 6).
case_images: After 60 days, no signs of apical radiolucency or dentin resorption
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case_images: No signs of apical radiolucency or dentin resorption were detected (Figure 7).
case_images: Recall aspect of the dry remained dentin on cavity floor, after 60 days
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case_images: A resin-modified glassionomer cement base placed over a thin layer of calcium hydroxide cement
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case_images: Occlusal view of the final restoration with adhesive/resin composite system
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case_images: After rubber dam removal, occlusion was checked (Figure 10).
case_images: Radiograph showing sound tooth and periodontal structures after 4-year follow-up
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case_images: Occlusal view of the restoration after 4 years of follow-up
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