ART uses what to fill the cavity?
GIC
Introduced ART technique:
Dr. Frencken (in Tanzania), mid 80’s
Yr ART was adopted by WHO:
1994
Yr FDI accepted ART as tx method w/in the concept of minimally invasive dentistry:
2002
% of US dentists in 2003 that used ART to treat kids:
44%
Goals of ART:
preservation, avoid discomfort, prevent infection
Indications for ART:
Conventional resto is impossible, root caries, anxious pt, mentally, medically, physically compromised pt, accessible to hand instrumentation