Clinical procedure
PLAQUE
All the restorative procedures were done under rubber dam isolation by a single operator (Principal Investigator). The included molars were cleaned, polished with non-fluoridated prophylaxis paste, rubber cup and micromotor handpiece to remove any plaque and debris. A topical anaesthetic (10% lidocaine spray) (Neon Laboratories Limited, Mumbai, India) was applied before rubber dam isolation (Hygenic