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 Dyract AP restorative in permanent molars: 2-year results.
PURPOSE To evaluate the clinical behavior of a compomer restorative system , Dyract AP , placed in combination with Non-Rinse Conditioner and Prime&Bond NT in permanent posterior teeth . MATERIAL S AND METHODS Fifty Class II and 41 Class I restorations were placed in 39 patients in a dental teaching hospital . The restorations were evaluated directly at baseline and after 6 , 12 and 24 months using the modified USPHS-Ryge criteria . Clinical photographs , polyvinylsiloxane impressions and bitewing radiographs of each restoration were taken for indirect assessment . RESULTS After 2 years , all 76 restorations were evaluated in situ . Color matching ability and surface characteristics were excellent . A gradual deterioration in marginal discoloration and marginal integrity was noted . The percentages of Alfa scores for each criterion at the 24-month evaluation were : color match 96 % , marginal discoloration 50 % , marginal integrity 26 % , anatomic form 97 % and surface texture 95 % . Five of the restorations ( 6 % ) had experienced partial fracture or recurrent caries . After 6 , 12 and 24 months , the net mean occlusal wear values were 18.5 microm , 35.7 microm and 55.9 microm , respectively . There was no statistically significant difference between Class I and II restorations for each criterion ( Fisher 's exact test , P > 0.05 )
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 .