Research proposal: evaluation of ART in adult patients

the primary objective of the atraumatic restorativetreatment (art) is to reduce the indication of tooth extraction by means of a low-cost technique. considering the difficulties of brazilian public services to meet the demand of care of the low-income population, with lack of care to the adult population, which usually receives only emergency care, the aim of this study is to assess the performance of high-viscosity glass ionomer cements accomplished by the modified atraumatic restorative treatment in one- and multiple-surface cavities, compared to the conventional restorative approach. it will be analyzed the clinical performance of the materials; cost (material and human resources); patient satisfaction with the treatment received; and preventive effect of treatment.