Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) Quiz

Why is ART considered a conservative approach?

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

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

It removes decayed tissue using hand instruments

For which type of cavities can ART be used?

For small, medium, and deep cavities caused by dental caries

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