The Use of Pit and Fissure Sealants—A Literature Review
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 of different sealant materials and their indi...
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| description | 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 of different sealant materials and their indications. It describes the application technique for sealants. It also reviews the cost-effectiveness of sealants as a preventive strategy. From this review and after the discussion of recently published studies on pit and fissure sealants, it is evident that sealants are effective in caries prevention and in preventing the progression of incipient lesions. It is therefore recommended that pit and fissure sealant be applied to high-caries-risk children for optimum cost-effectiveness. It is a highly sensitive technique that needs optimum isolation, cleaning of the tooth surface, etching, and the application of a thin bonding layer for maximum benefit. Recall and repair, when needed, are important to maximize the effectiveness of such sealant use. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-985df19af9904de8999bf665f0ecfa7f2022-12-22T02:58:48ZengMDPI AGDentistry Journal2304-67672017-12-01543410.3390/dj5040034dj5040034The Use of Pit and Fissure Sealants—A Literature ReviewReem Naaman0Azza A. El-Housseiny1Najlaa Alamoudi2Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaPediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaThis 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 of different sealant materials and their indications. It describes the application technique for sealants. It also reviews the cost-effectiveness of sealants as a preventive strategy. From this review and after the discussion of recently published studies on pit and fissure sealants, it is evident that sealants are effective in caries prevention and in preventing the progression of incipient lesions. It is therefore recommended that pit and fissure sealant be applied to high-caries-risk children for optimum cost-effectiveness. It is a highly sensitive technique that needs optimum isolation, cleaning of the tooth surface, etching, and the application of a thin bonding layer for maximum benefit. Recall and repair, when needed, are important to maximize the effectiveness of such sealant use.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/5/4/34pit and fissure sealantscaries preventionresin-based sealants |
| spellingShingle | Reem Naaman Azza A. El-Housseiny Najlaa Alamoudi The Use of Pit and Fissure Sealants—A Literature Review Dentistry Journal pit and fissure sealants caries prevention resin-based sealants |
| title | The Use of Pit and Fissure Sealants—A Literature Review |
| title_full | The Use of Pit and Fissure Sealants—A Literature Review |
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| title_short | The Use of Pit and Fissure Sealants—A Literature Review |
| title_sort | use of pit and fissure sealants a literature review |
| topic | pit and fissure sealants caries prevention resin-based sealants |
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