Abstract

SANTOS, Elissandra B. dos et al. Anxiety in babies during Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART). Rev. Assoc. Paul. Cir. Dent. [online]. 2015, vol.69, n.2, pp. 182-185. ISSN 0004-5276.

The objective was to assess the level of anxiety in babies comparing ART with conventional restorative approach. The data analyzed refer to a clinical research in ART of FOUSP. Nine patients were divided into 2 groups: Group ART (11 atraumatic restorations in 4 babies) and Conventional Group (10 conventional restorations in 5 babies). The anxiety was assessed by recording the behavior throuh Venham index. Evaluations were performed at the following times: baseline, local anestesia/rubber dam, caries removal, restore time, end of treatment. In general, the averages were more elevated in children undergoing conventional treatment, however there was no statistically significant difference when comparing the two restorative approaches. The babies behavior during the restorative approaches (ART and conventional) is similar. However, because it presents scientific evidence of restorative effectiveness and reduces the time of treatment, the Atraumatic Restorative Treatment is indicated for babies.

Keywords : dental caries; anxiety; dental atraumatic restorative treatment.