ART to SMART – A revolutionary approach in Dentistry
Background: Conventional restorative dentistry is invasive. Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) and SMART (SDF + ART) provide minimally invasive, resource-appropriate alternatives. Content / Methods: Descriptive review of technique, clinical outcomes, acceptability in pediatric and underserved populations, and practical workflow for SMART. Conclusion: SMART increases accessibility and acceptability of caries management where conventional care is limited; beneficial for young/uncooperative patients.
Authors
- M M Goswami
- Akansha Gupta
Institutions
- Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Dental Research
- Published
- 2026-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ijdr_202637s1_abs_51
- Primary Topic
- Dental materials and restorations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00