Atraumatic restorative treatment restorations performed with high-viscous GIC present similar survival/success rates to conventional approach using composite resin or amalgam for occlusoproximal restorations in primary teeth and can be suggested as a good option for occlusoproximal cavities in primary molars .
BACKGROUND Atraumatic restorative treatment ( ART ) has demonstrated good longevity when used for single-surface restorations , but lower success rates are reported for occlusoproximal surfaces .
AIM This systematic review and meta- analysis aim ed to verify the pooled success rate of  occlusoproximal ART restorations in primary teeth considering the outcomes : longevity , pulp damage , or caries lesion progression .
The effect of a chlorhexidine containing cavity disinfectant on the clinical performance of high-viscosity glass-ionomer cement following ART: 24-month results.
PURPOSE To evaluate the effect of a chlorhexidine-gluconate-based cavity disinfectant on the clinical performance of high viscosity glass-ionomer cement following the ART approach under field conditions after 24 months . METHODS 126 school children 6 - 8 years old who had bilateral matched pairs of carious Class I and II primary molars were included . A split mouth design was used in which Ketac Molar was r and omly placed with or without the use of chlorhexidine-gluconate-based cavity disinfectant on contralateral sides by three dentists . The restorations were evaluated after 6 , 12 and 24 months by two experienced examiners using USPHS-Ryge criteria . RESULTS The 24-month mean cumulative survival rates of Ketac Molar without the use of disinfectant were 97.7 % and 69.4 % while in the disinfectant group , the survival rates were 95.2 % and 63.9 % in Class I and II restorations , respectively with no significant difference between the groups in both class types . In the non-disinfected group , large Class II cavities had significantly better survival rates than did small Class II cavities ( P = 0.023 ) . In the disinfected group , the failure rates in mean cumulative survivals from 6 to 12 months and 12 to 24 months significantly increased with time ( P = 0.004 and P = 0.016 respectively )
Atraumatic restorative treatment restorations performed with high-viscous GIC present similar survival/success rates to conventional approach using composite resin or amalgam for occlusoproximal restorations in primary teeth and can be suggested as a good option for occlusoproximal cavities in primary molars .
BACKGROUND Atraumatic restorative treatment ( ART ) has demonstrated good longevity when used for single-surface restorations , but lower success rates are reported for occlusoproximal surfaces .
AIM This systematic review and meta- analysis aim ed to verify the pooled success rate of  occlusoproximal ART restorations in primary teeth considering the outcomes : longevity , pulp damage , or caries lesion progression .