Archives of Basic and Clinical ResearchDental caries, a multifactorial chronic disease, affects a majority of the world’s population and is regarded as the foremost global burden on oral health.
Çiğdem Akuç Taşan, Firdevs Ceran
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Effect of pit-and-fissure sealants on postbrushing simulation – A photogenic study [PDF]
Journal of Advanced Pharmaceutical Technology & Research, 2022 Pit-and-fissure sealants of the occlusal surfaces for the posterior teeth are well susceptible to develop dental caries compared to the smooth surfaces due to its complex morphology, which makes dental hygiene a challenging fact which give rise to ...
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Pit and Fissure Sealants—A Comprehensive Review [PDF]
Dentistry Journal, 2018 Even in the 21st century, dental caries is considered a global burden, severely upsetting the health and quality of life of those affected. Apart from the usage of fluoride and regular oral hygiene, one of the most important prophylactic approaches ...
Barbara Cvikl +2 more
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Effects of topical fluoride treatment on the bond strength of pit and fissure sealants: A systematic review [PDF]
Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects, 2023 Background. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the available scientific evidence concerning the effects of topical fluoride treatment on the bond strength of pit and fissure sealants.
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Mechanical and antibacterial properties of conventional pit and fissure sealants with addition of miswak fibers [PDF]
Biomaterial Investigations in Dentistry, 2023 The occlusal surface of a tooth is affected by the development of biofilm in pits and fissures as bacteria and food particles accumulate in its complex structure.
Mohammad Adnan Khan +6 more
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Application Study of Novel Eggshell/Ag Combined with Pit and Fissure Sealants [PDF]
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2023 Xiaoyu Huang,1,2 Ming Zhang,1,3 Lin Chang,1,2 Dali Zheng,2 Wei Lin,4 Yan Feng,1,2 Youguang Lu1,2 1Department of Preventive Dentistry, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian Province, People’s Republic of China ...
Huang X +6 more
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Adhesive Performance of Pit and Fissure Sealants on Deproteinized Enamel with Different Proteolytic Agents: In Vitro Study [PDF]
Dentistry JournalThe objective of this work was to assess the efficacy of different proteolytic agents on the bond strength of pit and fissure sealants to bovine enamel. Eighty-four bovine enamel specimens were randomly assigned in groups according to the pit and fissure
Luis Francisco García-Mota +6 more
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The Use of Pit and Fissure Sealants—A Literature Review
Dentistry Journal, 2017 This paper reviews the literature and discusses the latest updates on the use of pit and fissure sealants. It demonstrates the effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants in preventing caries and the management of early carious lesions. It compares the use
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Degradation and ultrastructural changes of resin-based pit and fissure sealants under simulated chewing conditions [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground Resin-based pit and fissure sealants, used to prevent dental caries, can experience abrasive wear. This study aimed to assess the abrasive wear of experimental pit and fissure sealants (DIF) compared with the other commercial pit and fissure ...
Pimduean Sivavong +8 more
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Comparison of Two Types of Pit and Fissure Sealants in Reducing the Incidence of Dental Caries Using a Split-Mouth Design [PDF]
Acta Stomatologica Croatica, 2021 Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of two pit and fissure sealants (PFS) in reducing the incidence of dental caries in schoolchildren. Material and Methods: A randomized split-mouth experimental design was used in a sample of 140 subjects assigned
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