Sealants have become an important vehicle for preventing pit and fissure caries. 1 Dentists have increased their use of sealants, 2-4 yet the percentage of children who receive this service is still rather small. 5, 6 This study explores the charges for dental sealants and onesurface, permanent posterior restorations for each state over a three-year period. This information will be useful for c...

objective: probable effect of fluoride containing materials like apf on sealants is very important. the purpose of this study is to assess the effect of frequent application of apf (1.23%) on the surface microhardness of two fissure sealants and one flowable composite.   methods: in this experimental study, 81 specimens of two fissure sealants and one flowable composite were prepared, using spe...

BACKGROUND The success of pit and fissure sealants is directly related to their retention. The purpose of this study was to assess and compare the retention of pit and fissure sealants placed using acid etch alone and a combination of air abrasion and acid etch techniques. MATERIAL AND METHODS 50 subjects aged 6-8 years were included in the study. Primary second molars and permanent first mol...

This article reviews the scientific literature regarding pit and fissure sealants for oral health care professionals interested in managing dental caries. Review topics include the development of sealant materials; their efficacy and use with incipient caries; the use of sealants in combination with restorative materials and orthodontic care; the utilization patterns of sealants; and profession...

Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the microleakage of fissure sealants placed with different

Introduction: Fissure sealants have been widely used for more than four decades in preventing dental caries. Advances in technology have led to the development of moisture tolerant sealants. They are available as resin based and glass ionomer based. There is a paucity of studies on the effectiveness of moisture tolerant sealant materials in clinical conditions. AIM: The aim of the present study...

Resin-based pit-and-fissure sealants are often used to form a barrier on the occlusal surface of molars to treat caries lesions; however, bacteria can remain in the pit and fissures without detection, increasing the risk of secondary caries. Sealants with antimicrobial properties or microbial repellent actions might be advantageous. The aim of this study was to assess the inhibitory effect of a...

BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare three different pit and fissure sealants with different composition to check their effectiveness for sealing ability and microleakage. MATERIALS & METHODS Total 120 therapeutically extracted premolars devoid of any caries, anomalies or morphogenic diversity were collected and distributed equally in three groups (40 in each). ...

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the retention of glass ionomer sealant, Vitro Molar® (DFL) and Ketac Molar Easy Mix® (3 m ESPE) as pit and fissure sealants on first permanent molars, fully or partially erupted. Methods The study sample consisted of 412 molars, among 110 children. The sealant retention was evaluated after 6 months of the application. Results The results were coll...