Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) Filling
Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) Filling
Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) is a method used in the repair of damaged or decayed teeth using only hand instruments. In this method, it is aimed to protect the vessels and nerves in the pulp that nourish the tooth and keep it alive. Every patient with tooth decay or dental trauma is afraid of tooth loss. Dentists, on the other hand, do not give up any tooth easily. For this reason, ART treatment in dentistry is an important method used to save the tooth. ART can be used for small, medium, and deep caries where the caries has not reached the pulp of the dental nerve. ART can be used on both adult and baby teeth.
What is Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART)
ART is a treatment method applied to save the tooth in cases where tooth decay has not yet reached the pulp, that is, the nerve tissue of the tooth. After cleaning the damaged and decayed part of the tooth and performing the necessary procedures, ART is a filling procedure to protect the healthy part of the tooth.
The Atraumatic Restorative Technique (ART) can treat cavitated (hole-containing) dental cavities by carefully removing the damaged tooth structure with hand tools. ART is typically a painless treatment that doesn’t require the use of local anaesthesia. A resin-modified glass ionomer (white filling) or a stainless steel crown are used to repair the tooth following partial or whole cavity removal.
You can contact us to extend the life of your teeth with ART filling treatment at Avedent Oral and Dental Health Polyclinic serving in Istanbul, Turkey.
Why is ART filling treatment performed?
ART treatment is performed to preserve the vitality of the tooth, to relieve tooth sensitivity and pain. ART filling aims to protect the patient’s natural teeth and extend their lifespan. The pulp layer, which has not lost its vitality in caries or trauma-related damage, is tried to be preserved.
Based on the minimal intervention dentistry method, atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) provides saving the tooth, managing pain, and minimising the risk of odontogenic infections.
What is the difference between ART and dental filling?
Because ART only removes the soft, demineralised tissue found in deep cavities, the tooth structure is preserved. There is minimal discomfort and pain. When ART is used instead of traditional drill-and-fill techniques, dental anxiety is reduced.
What is the difference between ART and root canal treatment?
In ART filling treatment, the pulp, that is, the vascular and nerve structure of the tooth, continues to maintain its vitality. In fact, ART treatment is performed to preserve the pulp layer that is not damaged by caries or fracture. Pulp is not intervened in ART. Root canal treatment is the process of removing the pulp that has lost its vitality, that is, the vascular and nerve structure. Root canal treatment is performed on the tooth that has lost its vitality, and ART is performed on the tooth that maintains its vitality. In both procedures, filling is done after the procedure.
Is there pain after ART?
Pain may be experienced after ART but usually subsides within a few days. Patients may experience sensitivity or pain after ART treatment due to nerve responses or pressure from fillings. If the pain persists for more than a week or worsens after the filling is placed, it is very important to consult your dentist immediately.
ART Filling Treatment Prices Turkey
In order to determine the cost, a preliminary evaluation by our specialist dentists is required. Please call us for more detailed information and appointments about ART treatment prices in Turkey.
