Methods of Atraumatic Treatment of Caries in Children

Abstract

Currently, the treatment of temporary teeth is one of the most urgent problems in pediatric therapeutic dentistry. As you know, children have a labile psycho-emotional status, and visiting a dentist is stressful for a child's body. The problem is to provide adequate painless treatment without the use of sedatives and analgesics.

The atraumatic filling technique (ART) is based on the properties of glass ionomer cements, the most significant of which are the release of fluoride ions, chemical adhesion to the enamel and dentin of the tooth, and ease of application. The method of atraumatic filling involves the treatment of carious cavities manually, without the use of a drill and injection anesthesia, which are the main stress factors.