Atraumatic Restorative Treatment - A Case Report

  

  Hemalatha ,

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 Abstract

Dental caries is the most widespread oral disease in the world, yet it tends to go untreated in underserved communities. Those who mainly receive extractions when they seek dental care do not receive fillings for cavities when they are able to see a dentist. The World Health Organization actively promotes atraumatic restorative treatment as a viable approach to meet the need for treatment of dental caries. Atraumatic restorative therapy (ART) is an alternative approach for caries management, especially in a primary healthcare center or a camp setup. Atraumatic restorative treatment uses manual excavation of dental caries, which eliminates the need for anesthesia and the use of expensive equipment. It restores the cavity with glass ionomer, an adhesive material that bonds to the tooth structure and releases fluoride as it stimulates re-mineralization. Atraumatic restorative treatment is non-invasive, making it highly acceptable to patients. The following case report presents an atraumatic procedure performed on a nine-year-old child.

 Keywords

Atraumatic Restorative Therapy, Dental Caries, Glass Ionomer, Manual Excavation, Restorative Treatment, Non-Invasive Treatment, Tooth Structure, Fluoride Release, Primary Healthcare, Community Dentistry.

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