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 .
Clinical evaluation of the ART technique using high density and resin-modified glass lonomer cements.
PURPOSE 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 . MATERIAL S AND 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 material s and the clinical performance of the ART restorations in class I cavities . CONCLUSION 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
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 .