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Clinical evaluation of multisurface ART restorations

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Author(s):
Daniela Francisca Gigo Cefaly [1] ; Terezinha de Jesus Esteves Barata [2] ; Celiane Mary Carneiro Tapety [3] ; Eduardo Bresciani [4] ; Maria Fidela de Lima Navarro [5]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] UNOPAR. Department of Dentistry
[2] USP. Bauru Dental School. Department of Dentistry
[3] Federal University of Para. Department of Dentistry
[4] USP. Bauru Dental School. Department of Dentistry
[5] USP. Bauru Dental School. Department of Operative Dentistry
Total Affiliations: 5
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Applied Oral Science; v. 13, n. 1, p. 15-19, 2005-03-00.
Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of two different glass-ionomer cements: a high-density (Ketac Molar - ESPE) and a resin-modified cement (Fuji VIII - GC) using the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment technique to restore multisurface cavities in permanent teeth. A total of 60 ART restorations (30 with each material) were placed in schoolchildren (9-16 years of age) by two operators. After a period of 6 months, two independent examiners evaluated 59 restorations according to the criteria used in previous ART studies. Data were submitted to McNemar and Fischer tests. The success rate of the treatment was 98.3%. One restoration (Ketac Molar) was replaced by another material and was recorded as failure. The success rates of the restorations were 100% and 96.6% for Fuji VIII and Ketac Molar, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference in the restorations success between baseline and 6 months (p>0.05). In the same way, no significant differences were found between materials, cavity types or operators (p>0.05). The ART approach was highly appropriate and effective in restorations involving two or more tooth surfaces, after 6 months. The results showed a promising performance of the ART technique with both materials. (AU)