Table 1 ART codes and criteria for assessing restorations and sealants

0 - Present. Successful, good condition.

0 - Present in all pits and fissures sealed at baseline.

1 - Present. Slight deficiency at cavity margin. (< 0.5 mm in depth).

1 - Any loss of sealant exposing pits and fissures.

2 - Present. Deficiency at cavity margin (≥ 0.5 mm in depth).

3 - Present. Fracture in the restoration.

4 - Present. Fracture in the tooth.

5 - Present. Overextension of approximal margin. (equal to or greater than 0.5 mm).

6 - Not present. Most or all of the restoration is missing.

6 - Not present.

7 - Not present. Other restorative treatment performed (amalgam, resin, etc.).

7 - Not present. Restorative treatment performed.

8 - Not present. Tooth is not present.

8- Not present. Tooth is not present.

9 - Impossible to diagnose.

9 - Impossible to diagnose.