Clinical evaluation of the ART technique using high density and resin-modified glass lonomer cements.
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.
de Souza
Evelise Machado
EM
Department of Operative Dentistry, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil.
Cefaly
Daniela Francisca Gigo
DF
Terada
Raquel Sano Suga
RS
Rodrigues
Cinthia Camargo
CC
de Lima Navarro
Maria Fidela
MF
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
C113301:FujiPlus; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; C110713:fuji IX