Introduction: dentistry is improving techniques for caries removal, intending to facilitate the clinical routine. Such advancement was the introduction of chemical-mechanical caries removal mechanisms. Traditionally, the carious lesion removal has been held by mechanical methods such as the use of rotary and manual cutting tools, which have been shown effective nevertheless, have disadvantages as pain and eventual removal of healthy tissue. Aim: study the advantages and disadvantages of a chemical-mechanical surgical technique when using the product Carisolv TM and know its composition and its acting mechanism. Conclusion: caries removal with Carisolv TM promotes both S.mutans as Lactobacillus elimination. In the meantime is a controversial process with regard to its effectiveness and pain absence because, eventually, it is necessary to use rotary cutting tools to complement the caries removal, has a high cost and consumes a larger clinical time when compared to dental caries mechanical removal.