A comparative study of fluoride release from two different sealants [PDF]
, 2014 Objectives: The introduction of fluoride releasing sealants and glass ionomer cements as fissure sealants adds another dimension to prevention of pit and fissure caries.
Ananda, SR., Mythri, H.
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Retention of resin-based filled and unfilled pit and fissure sealants: A comparative clinical study
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2015 Background and Objectives: The most caries-susceptible period of a permanent first molar tooth is the eruption phase, during which the enamel is not fully matured and it is usually difficult for the child to clean the erupting tooth surfaces.
V Rajashekar Reddy +5 more
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Evaluation of the quality and reliability of internet information on fissure sealants using JAMA benchmark and HONcode seal [PDF]
Journal of Oral Health and Oral Epidemiology, 2022 Background: This retrospective study aimed to investigate the distribution of root canal treatment (RCT) procedures performed on first permanent molars according to age, sex, mandible, maxilla, right jaw, and left jaw in a group of children.Methods: The ...
Berna Kuter
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A 1-year clinical evaluation of fissure sealants on permanent first molars
Contemporary Clinical Dentistry, 2012 Objective : To evaluate and compare the retention, marginal discoloration, surface texture and anatomical form of pit and fissure sealants. Materials and Methods : Thirty children between the ages of 6 and 10 years, who were attending the school health ...
Nupur Ninawe +2 more
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Bio-active restorative materials as alternative pit and fissure sealants in pediatric and preventative dentistry: In vitro investigation [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND: It has been more than 40 years since the pit and fissure sealants were first used clinically. During this time, pit and fissure sealants have been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of occlusal caries.
Mulder, Riaan, Perchyonok, Tamara
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Pits and fissures: Relative space contribution in fissures from sealants, prophylaxis pastes and organic remnants [PDF]
, 2003 The document attached has been archived with permission from the Australian Dental Association. An external link to the publisher’s copy is included.Background: Previous studies by the authors have looked at the nature of the fissure system of human ...
Asquinazi ML +19 more
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International dental journal, 1983 Through participation in rational, comprehensive preventive programs, completely caries-free dentitions are now a possibility for many adults (Horowitz, 1980). Because of the uniqueness of pit and fissure caries sealants need to be considered for children as one necessary component in such total preventive programs.
L, Papagiannouli-Alexandridi +1 more
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Microleakage, microgap, and shear bond strength of an infiltrant for pit and fissure sealing
Heliyon, 2023 Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the potential clinical application of an infiltrant with different etchants as pit and fissure sealants and to compare them with a conventional resin-based sealant.
Yueshan Zhou +5 more
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Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, 2017 Introduction: Dental caries is one of the most common preventable childhood infections. a number of measures are available to prevent occlusal caries; pit and fissure sealants are one of the various methods currently available to cost effectively reduce ...
Mitakshra Nirwan +5 more
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Randomized trial on fluorides and sealants for fissure caries prevention [PDF]
, 2012 To investigate the effectiveness of topical fluorides in preventing fissure caries, we conducted a randomized controlled trial with parallel groups.
Chu, CH, Lin, HC, Liu, BY, Lo, ECM
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