Micro-tensile bond strength of two pit and fissure sealants to intact enamel [PDF]
HeliyonBackground: Sealing dental pits and fissures with resin-based sealants effectively prevents occlusal dental caries. The effectiveness of resin-based pit and fissure sealants relies on maintaining a strong bond between the sealant and the enamel ...
Priyadarshanee Manorika Ratnaweera +2 more
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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 ...
Akansha Kishen +4 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.
Naimeh Teimoory +3 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
Azza A. El-Housseiny +2 more
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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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Microleakage, penetration depth, and fluoride release of Embrace Wetbond, Denuseal, and Helioseal F Plus pit and fissure sealants: a comparative in vitro study [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthBackground The clinical longevity of pit and fissure sealants is closely related to their physical and chemical properties. To address the moisture sensitivity of hydrophobic pit and fissure sealants, hydrophilic types were introduced; however, their ...
Heba Mohamed Mahmoud Deghid +3 more
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Biocompatibility of Pit and Fissure Sealants: Scoping Review of In Vitro and In Vivo Evidence [PDF]
Dentistry JournalObjectives: This scoping review summarized the evidence on the biocompatibility of pit and fissure sealants, focusing on cytotoxicity, genotoxicity, and overall biological safety of commercial and experimental materials evaluated in vitro and in vivo ...
Marija Badrov +4 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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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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Children, 2023 Successful clinical use of pit-and-fissure sealants relies on the sufficient etching of the enamel, field isolation and sealant retention. The etching time changes the physical and mechanical surface properties of the etched tooth tissues; therefore, it ...
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