Clinical Evaluation of Multiple-Surface ART Restorations: 12 Month Follow-up

Author(s)

Cefaly, Daniela F. G. ; Barata, Terezinha J. E. ; Bresciani, Eduardo ; Fagundes, Ticiane C. ; Lauris, Jose R. P. ; Navarro, Maria F. L.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY FOR CHILDREN; v. 74, n. 3, p. 6-pg., 2007-09-01.

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of multiple-surface restorations employing 2 different glass ionomer cements (GICs) and the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) approach in permanent molar teeth. Methods: This study examined 60 restorations-36 Class I restorations involving 2 or more tooth surfaces and 24 Class II restorations-that were placed in 46 schoolchildren (9-16 years of age) by 2 dentists using the ART approach. The restorations were randomly divided into 2 groups: (a) 30 cavities were filled with high strength GIC (Ketac Molar-3M ESPE), and (b) 30 cavities were filled with resin-modified GIC (Fuji VIII-GC Corp). Two independent calibrated examiners carried out the evaluations according to ART criteria. The interexaminer kappa was 0.92. Data were submitted to chi-square, McNemar, and Fisher's tests. A difference was statistically significant if P<.05. Results: In a 12-month follow-up, 59 restorations were evaluated. The success rates of the restorations were 100% and 93% for Fuji VIII and Ketac Molar, respectively. There was no statistically significant difference between GICs, cavity types, or operators. Conclusions: Based on a 12-month follow-up evaluation, the clinical performance of the multiple-surface atraumatic restorative treatment restorations of both glass ionomer cements (high-strength and resin-modified) was considered satisfactory with a high success rate. (AU)