Medigy: Dental Atraumatic Restorative Treatment

Dental Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) is a dental procedure that aims to restore the function and esthetics of a tooth using a minimally invasive approach. The goal of ART is to remove only the diseased or damaged parts of the tooth while preserving as much healthy tooth structure as possible.

ART procedures typically involve the use of hand instruments such as excavators, curettes, and probes, rather than rotary instruments (drills) which are used in traditional restorative procedures. This approach reduces the risk of tooth damage and trauma, and the need for local anesthesia.

ART procedures include:

Class I and II restorations: which are used to treat cavities and small defects on the tooth’s surface.

Class III and IV restorations: which are used to treat larger defects and fractures on the tooth’s surface

Pulpotomy: which is a procedure used to remove the infected or inflamed pulp from the tooth’s chamber, and to preserve the tooth’s vitality.

ART procedures are most commonly used in the primary teeth of children and in the permanent teeth of adults where the tooth structure is still healthy and the decay is minimal.

ART is considered a more conservative approach to dental restoration, as it preserves more of the natural tooth structure and requires less invasive procedures. This approach can also help to reduce pain, anxiety, and costs associated with dental treatment.

Overall, Dental Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) is a dental procedure that aims to restore the function and esthetics of a tooth using a minimally invasive approach. It reduces the risk of tooth damage and trauma, and the need for local anesthesia, and it’s considered a more conservative approach to dental restoration.