<prompt> An 8 year old asthmatic patient complains of food lodgment with her lower back tooth. Patient is apprehensive and frightened by the sound of air rotor. IOPA reveals dentinal caries with 46 not involving the pulp. Which of the following methods should be used for caries removal?Carie CareAir abrasionRecaldentDycal  <response>: CHEMO-MECHANICAL CARIES REMOVAL Chemical softening of carious dentin gentle excavationCARIE CARE contains:Papaya extracts 100 mgClove oil 2 mgColored gel 10 mgSterile water 1 mlChloramineSodium chlorideSodium methylparabenSodium propylparabenAdvantages:Safe, no adverse effects on pulpReduced need for LAConservation of tooth structureReduced risk of pulp exposurePediatric, medically compromised patientsLimitations:Need for rotary and hand instruments.Reference- Sturdevant 6th ed Pg-310 