The clinical success of ART restorations and Hall technique in primary molars: a randomized 18-month follow-up study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic success of the Hall technique (HT) and atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) restorations using high-viscosity glass-ionomer cement for the management of occlusal carious lesions in primary molars.

Materials and methods

This randomized clinical study observed 40 children (aged 5-6 years). For each child, one tooth was treated with HT and one with ART. The primary outcome measures for HT restorations were successful, minor, and major failure rates. Clinical evaluations of ART restorations were performed according to the modified United States Public Health Service criteria during 18-month follow-up. McNemar test was used for statistical analysis.

Results

Thirty of 40 (75%) participants retur

SUBMITTER: Oz E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10240095 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature