Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) Quiz

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Why is ART considered a conservative approach?

It causes pulp irritation and patient discomfort

It removes decayed tissue with hand instruments, preserving as much tooth structure as possible (correct)

It requires the removal of more tooth structure than necessary

It avoids the use of hand instruments for cavity preparation

What is the main characteristic of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART)?

It requires the use of rotary dental instruments

It can only be performed in settings with access to dental equipment

It involves the use of local anaesthetic injections

It removes decayed tissue using hand instruments (correct)

For which type of cavities can ART be used?

For small, medium, and deep cavities caused by dental caries (correct)

Only for shallow cavities

For cavities requiring the use of local anaesthetic injections

Only for deep cavities reaching the tooth nerve

What is the key consideration when removing decay in deeper cavities during ART?

Avoiding reaching the tooth's pulp while removing decay Signup and view all the answers

Which dental instruments are used in Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART)?

Dental hatchet and spoon-excavator Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that determines how much decay to remove during a cavity treatment?

The depth of the cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of using Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) for patients?

Minimised patient discomfort and avoidance of local anaesthetic injections Signup and view all the answers

Why were dental radiographs recommended when evaluating cavities?

To evaluate the depth of the cavity and extension of decay Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) in 1985?

Jo Frencken Signup and view all the answers

What type of tooth decay is ART suitable for?

Both primary (baby teeth) and permanent dentition (adult teeth) Signup and view all the answers

What makes ART suitable for use in any type of setting according to the text?

It had similar outcomes to more invasive treatments Signup and view all the answers

Why was ART recommended during the International Caries Consensus Collaboration (ICCC) meeting in 2015?

Because it had similar outcomes to more invasive treatments Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is a benefit of ART for patients with dental anxiety or learning disabilities?

It doesn't involve any discomfort or pain Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for developing ART, as mentioned in the text?

Due to limited availability of dental drills and electricity in Tanzania Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART)

ART is considered a conservative approach.

Characteristics of ART

The main characteristic of ART is to remove decay and restore cavities with minimal intervention.

Indications for ART

ART can be used for cavities in enamel, dentin, and cavities extending into the pulp.

Removing Decay in Deeper Cavities

The key consideration when removing decay in deeper cavities during ART is to avoid exposure of the pulp.

Instruments Used in ART

Dental instruments used in ART include hand instruments, such as excavators and spoon excavators.

Determining Decay Removal

The main factor that determines how much decay to remove during a cavity treatment is the depth and extent of the decay.

Benefits of ART

The benefit of using ART for patients is that it reduces anxiety, pain, and stress.
ART is suitable for patients with dental anxiety or learning disabilities due to its non-invasive and pain-free approach.

Evaluation of Cavities

Dental radiographs were recommended when evaluating cavities to assess the extent of decay.

History of ART

ART was introduced by Dr. Jo Frencken in 1985.

Suitability of ART

ART is suitable for treating primary tooth decay.
ART is suitable for use in any type of setting due to its simplicity, low cost, and minimal equipment requirements.

Recommendation of ART

ART was recommended during the International Caries Consensus Collaboration (ICCC) meeting in 2015 due to its minimally invasive approach.

Primary Reason for Developing ART

The primary reason for developing ART was to provide a simple, low-cost, and pain-free approach to treating cavities in developing countries.

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Test your knowledge about Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) method for cleaning out tooth decay and placing fillings using only hand instruments. Explore the conservative approach of ART and its benefits.