title: Research proposal: evaluation of ART in adult patients.
abstract: The primary objective of the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) is to reduce the indication of tooth extraction by means of a low-cost technique. Considering the difficulties of Brazilian public services to meet the demand of care of the low-income population, with lack of care to the adult population, which usually receives only emergency care, the aim of this study is to assess the performance of high-viscosity glass ionomer cements accomplished by the modified atraumatic restorative treatment in one- and multiple-surface cavities, compared to the conventional restorative approach. It will be analyzed the clinical performance of the materials; cost (material and human resources); patient satisfaction with the treatment received; and preventive effect of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Bauru Dental School, University of Sao Paulo, Bauru, Sao Paulo, Brazil. regiaz@usp.br
authors.forename: Régia Luzia
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Zanata