When Primary Molar Lesions are Cavitated into Dentin, Glass Ionomer has Similar 2-Year Survival to Resin Composite as a Restorative Material When Using the “ART” Technique

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

A Clinical Evaluation of Resin-Based Composite and Glass Ionomer Cement Restorations Placed in Primary Teeth Using the ART Approach: Results at 24 Months

Ersin NK, Candan U, Aykut A, Oncag O, Eronat C, Kose T.

J Am Dent Assoc 2006;137(11):1529-36

Level of Evidence

1

Purpose/Question

To evaluate the 24-month performance of a high-viscosity glass ionomer restorative material and a packable resin-based composite with dentin bonding system in restorations placed into primary molars using the “atraumatic restorative treatment” (ART) technique.

Source of Funding

Both materials (GIC [glass ionomer cement] and resin-based composite/bonding system) were supplied by the manufacturer of the GIC material. No additional source of funding was identified.

Type of Study/Design

Split Mouth Paired Design with Random Assignment to Side of Mouth