The use of atraumatic restorative treatment by pediatric dentists
Keywords:
Atraumatic restorative treatment, pediatric dentistryAbstract
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the use of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) in both public and private oral health services according to indications and evaluations from clinical outcomes of the technique. The sample was composed of 80 pediatric dentists participating in the 37th meeting of the Brazilian group of university professors of pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, which took place in Pernambuco, in 2006. In a self-applied questionnaire, all professionals declared that they were acquainted with the technique, and the majority of the participants indicated glass ionomer cement as their material of choice. More than 1/3 of the professionals, however, indicated zinc oxide-eugenol cement, which is suggestive of oral cavity adequacy. By and large, the professionals use ART both in public and private oral services and feel able to perform the procedures but would be interested in receiving further information on the technique. Most professionals indicate ART for elderly, odontophobic, and special patients. It was verified that ART is widely known and used by pediatric dentists, particularly among children under 6 years of age.
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