Atraumatic Versus Silver-Modified Atraumatic Restorative Treatment in Primary Molars

"ART Group:~Selective caries removal was done using hand instruments-carious dentin was excavated from the axial walls with a spoon excavator, and unsupported enamel was carefully removed using a hatchet. On the pulpal floor, only soft, completely demineralized dentin was removed until firm dentin was reached.~SMART Group:~the surrounding gingival tissues and lips were protected with petroleum jelly to avoid staining and irritation (2) ) one drop of SDF (Advantage Arrest ™, Elevate Oral Care, USA) was placed into a disposable dish, (4) SDF was applied with a bended micro-sponge directly to the affected tooth surfaces for minimum of 60 seconds, (3) excess was blotted with a cotton pellet, (4)and the area was air-dried while maintaining isolation for up to three minutes."