Tratamento restaurador atraumático como estratégia de tratamento minimamente invasivo na odontopediatria – revisão da literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) consists of a minimally invasive approach in the treatment of dental caries lesions, being indicated for both primary and permanent dentition, as it is an easy to perform, low cost technique that can be performed both in the office, as out of it. OBJECTIVES: To investigate, based on a review of the scientific literature, about ART as a minimally invasive treatment strategy in pediatric dentistry. METHODOLOGY: A literature review study was carried out to verify the available evidence on ART as a minimally invasive treatment strategy in Pediatric Dentistry. In turn, searches were carried out over the last five years in electronic databases in the health area, such as Pubmed, scielo e lilacs. The data were presented through a description of the studies included after a complete reading. RESULTS: Of the nine studies included, it was observed that the ART technique is an alternative in the control and treatment of dental caries, contributing to the reduction of the patient's anxiety levels in the face of restorative dental treatment. In addition, the materials used in this technique have shown good results when compared to conventional restorative techniques. CONCLUSION: ART is a good alternative as a minimally invasive treatment in pediatric dentistry.