SynthesisEvidence-based dentistry2025
Comparative evaluation of pit & fissure sealant retention using cotton roll & rubber dam isolation techniques - a systematic review & meta-analysis.
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- Sealant retention, patient satisfaction, and operator preference: a split-mouth randomised controlled trial comparing EasyPrepEuropean archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Trial
- Comparison of retention of resin-based filled and unfilled pit and fissure sealants using different isolation techniques.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
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Abstract
backgroundIsolation with cotton rolls does not always provide as complete isolation as rubber dam, especially in procedures where absolute moisture control is critical. Therefore, this review aims to summarize and analyze previous studies evaluating the retention and marginal integrity of pit & fissure sealant using rubber dam and cotton roll isolation techniques during dental treatment in children. MATERIAL AND
methodsIn accordance with PRISMA guidelines, search yielded 1361 articles, with seven RCTs and one non-RCT design meeting the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted on study design, sample size, sealant type, follow-up duration, retention rates, and caries incidence.
resultsThe comparison of retention rate between rubber dam and cotton roll at six months difference was non-significant (OR:1.15; p = 0.64) while there was significant difference at 12 month (OR:2.23; p < 0.001). The difference for the marginal integrity was statistically significant at six months (OR:2.00; p = 0.03) while non-significant difference observed (OR:1.74; p = 0.10) at 12 months.
conclusionThe sealant placed using a rubber dam as an isolation technique showed higher retention than the cotton roll after 12 months. In terms of marginal integrity, the performance of the rubber dam and cotton roll was equivalent at the end of 12 months.
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