Assessment procedures
caries, pain
WRIGHT, EYE, CARIES
The following was measured for each patient:The time taken for the two techniques was measured from the start of the caries removal procedure until the caries excavation endpoint by using a stopwatch and was recorded in seconds. Efficacy of caries removal: Complete caries excavation was verified by the tip of a blunt explorer (Nordent Manufacturing Inc. USA), which moved smoothly across the dentinal wall and did not give a tug-back sensation [ Numerical scoring criteria for caries removal statusChild pain perception to the respective procedure during caries removal was assessed using the Sound, Eye, and Motor (SEM) scale according to Wright et al. [Child behavior was evaluated immediately upon completing the procedure according to the behavior categories of Frankl et al. [