title: Clinical evaluation of the ART technique using high density and resin-modified glass lonomer cements.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of two different glass ionomer cements using the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) technique in permanent teeth.
  
  
  METHODS
  A total of 473 ART restorations were placed in 208 schoolchildren (7-12 years of age) by two previously trained operators, using high density and resin-modified glass ionomer cements. All the restorations were photographed at baseline and the patients were asked about postoperative sensitivity. After a period of 8 months, 193 patients were present after recall and 428 restorations were evaluated and photographed. Two independent examiners carried out the evaluation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The results showed a success rate of 86.2% for occlusal restorations with Fuji IX and 88.4% for those restored with Fuji Plus. A total of 86.7% of the approximal restorations with Fuji Plus were also judged to be successful after 8 months. No association was found between the materials and the clinical performance of the ART restorations in class I cavities.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The type of restorative material did not influence the success or failure rates in class I cavities within this period. Fuji IX showed promising performance for occlusal ART restorations and Fuji Plus is also a promising material for occlusal and approximal ART restorations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Evelise Machado
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: de Souza
authors.forename: Daniela Francisca Gigo
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Cefaly
authors.forename: Raquel Sano Suga
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Terada
authors.forename: Cinthia Camargo
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Rodrigues
authors.forename: Maria Fidela
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: de Lima Navarro
mesh_terms: D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D002648:Child; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000379:methods*; D019232:Dental Restoration Failure; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: C113301:FujiPlus; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; C110713:fuji IX