Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) for dental caries : Step by step

Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) is a preventive and restorative treatment of teeth affected by dental caries. This treatment does not require the use of rotary systems.

The benefit of this treatment is the one that can be realized in children who have some problem of anxiety or fear.


This treatment consists of the removal of dental caries by means of a curette, then an adhesive material, generally glass ionomer, is placed to close the cavity.

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Source: Youtube / Dundee Dental School

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What is baby bottle tooth decay? Causes

Baby bottle tooth decay occurs when the baby has prolonged contact with sugary drinks (milk, soft drinks, juices, formula), either with a bottle or breast milk.


Oral hygiene and food control is an important factor in preventing the appearance of this cavity, which is characterized by being present in the incisors. Consult with your pediatric dentist so that you can go deeper into this topic.

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