ReviewDentistry journal2018
Pit and Fissure Sealants-A Comprehensive Review.
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Who cites it
50 citing papers in PubMed.
- Fissure caries inhibition with a COClinical oral investigations · 2021Trial
- Impact of a toothpaste with microcrystalline hydroxyapatite on the occurrence of early childhood caries: a 1-year randomized clinical trial.Scientific reports · 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 CO lasers in preventing dental caries in partially erupted first permanent molars: a randomized 18-month clinical trial.Lasers in medical science · 2020Trial
- Biocompatibility of Pit and Fissure Sealants: Scoping Review of In Vitro and In Vivo Evidence.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
- Remineralization of Initial Carious Lesions Using Peptides: A Comprehensive Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Evaluation of the Sealing Ability and Penetration Depth of the TheraCal LC as a Sealant for Pit and Fissures: AnInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2026Article
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- 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
- Comparison of Intra-Examiner Agreement in the In Vivo Diagnosis of Carious Lesions With and Without Loupes Using the ICDAS II System.Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2026Review
- Cost-effectiveness of 6-year school-based caries preventive interventions in Thailand: a system dynamics modeling study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Evaluation of Streptococcus mutans biofilm formation on fluoride-releasing materials used as pit and fissure sealants.European journal of oral sciences · 2025Article
- Evaluation of Factors Affecting Fluoride Release from Dental Sealants: A Systematic Review.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- The Health Belief Model and Pediatric Fissure Sealant Therapy: Identifying Predictors of Parental Behavior-A Cross-Sectional Study.Health science reports · 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
- Comparison of Retention Rates of Pit and Fissure Sealants Using Flowable Composite and Moisture-tolerant Resin-based Sealant: AnInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Evaluation of Near-Infrared Transparent Sealants for Occlusal Sealing: An In Vitro Study.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Efficiency of glass ionomer sealant application in reducing hypersensitivity in MIH-molars in schoolchildren immediately and after 12 weeks.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2025Article
- Eating behaviors, oral health care knowledge, and oral hygiene practices among residents in Fujian province, China: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
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Abstract
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 against the occurrence of caries is the sealing of pits and fissures. However, the rapid progress of new materials and applications for sealing pits and fissures also raises new questions about their correct application. Recent literature on pit and fissure sealing, caries prevention, as well as caries risk assessment for both children and adults was reviewed. This report provides a general overview of pit and fissure sealing, the materials used for sealing occlusal surfaces, as well as indications and possible side effects. The conclusions are that sealing pit and fissures of primary and permanent teeth is an effective method for preventing and arresting caries. However, regular checkups must be conducted to avoid advanced tooth decay attributable to leakages in the sealing.
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