METHODS	Forty-eight primary molars with carious lesions were randomly assigned to 2 different treatments : group 1 ( control , n = 24 ) -- All identifiable , irreversibly infected dentin was removed prior to the application of the bonding agent and restorative material ; group 2 ( experimental , n = 24 ) -- Irreversibly infected dentin was partially removed prior to the application of the bonding agent and restorative material .\