ReviewDentistry journal2017
The Use of Pit and Fissure Sealants-A Literature Review.
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65 citing papers in PubMed.
- Clinical performance of BioCoat™ and Fissurit FX: a randomized 18-month split-mouth study.Odontology · 2026Trial
- Fissure caries inhibition with a COClinical oral investigations · 2021Trial
- Glass Ionomer Sealants Can Prevent Dental Caries but Cannot Prevent Posteruptive Breakdown on Molars Affected by Molar Incisor Hypomineralization: One-Year Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial.Caries research · 2021Trial
- Efficacy of resin-based and glass-ionomer sealants in retention, fissure penetration, and occlusal caries inhibition: an in vitro study.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Article
- In Vitro Comparison Between Different Types of Fissure Sealants in Permanent Teeth-Micro-CT Study.Polymers · 2026Article
- Evaluation of microleakage and remineralization potential of a fissure sealant containing microcapsules on artificial enamel lesions: with and without adhesive application.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Comparative Evaluation of the Clinical Performance of Two-step and One-step Self-etching Adhesive Systems and Self-etching Self-adhesive Composite in Permanent Molars in Pediatric Patients: A Three-arm Parallel Randomized Clinical Study.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- Effects of papain-based gel and air-abrasion enamel pretreatments on microleakage, sealant penetration, and shear bond strength of fissure sealant materials: anFrontiers in dental medicine · 2026Article
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- Evaluation of the Mechanical and Rheological Properties of a Chitosan-modified Pit and Fissure Sealant: AnInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
- The effects of material type, salivary contamination and adhesive application on the performance of pit and fissure sealants.PloS one · 2026Article
- Evaluation of Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation on fluoride-releasing materials used as pit and fissure sealants.European journal of oral sciences · 2025Article
- Effect of zinc oxide-doped hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on the friction reduction and antibacterial properties of orthodontic ceramic brackets and stainless-steel wires.Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2025Article
- Efficacy of sealants with surface pre-reacted glass (S-PRG) in retention, fissure penetration and occlusal caries Inhibition : Short title: efficacy of S-PRG sealants.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Article
- Impact of Novel Pit and Fissure Sealant Infused with Silver Nanoparticles in Comparison with Conventional Pit and Fissure Sealant in both Primary and Permanent Teeth: An SEM and Stereomicroscope Study.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Comparative Efficacy of Dental Sealants, Silver Diamine Fluoride, and Nanosilver Fluoride in Pediatric Caries Prevention.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Assessment of Retention and Penetration Depth of Different Pit and Fissure Sealants: AnJournal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2025Article
- Degradation and ultrastructural changes of resin-based pit and fissure sealants under simulated chewing conditions.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Technological dental sealants: in vitro evaluation of material properties and antibiofilm potential.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Effect of Enamel Deproteinization Prior to Etching on the Clinical Performance of Resin-based Pit and Fissure Sealants: A Split-mouth Double-blinded Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
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Abstract
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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