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Atraumatic Restorative Treatment: by - Rahul Kolte Final Yr
Atraumatic Restorative Treatment: by - Rahul Kolte Final Yr
By – Rahul kolte
Final yr
Contents
Definition
Principles
Indications
Contraindications
Instruments
Procedure
Advantages
Disadvantages
Definition
The Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) is a
procedure based on removing carious tooth tissues using
hand instruments alone and restoring the cavity with an
adhesive restorative material.
Tweezers
large)
Dental hatchet
Applier / Carver
small excavator
medium size
large size
Dental hatchet/ Enamel Access Cutter
Applier / Carver
Mixing spatula and pad
Matrix band
Essential Materials required for
ART
Cotton wool rolls
Cotton wool pellets
Petroleum jelly
Plastic strip
Wooden wedges
Procedure
Arrange a good working environment
Low cost.
Limitations