ArticleEuropean archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry2026
Comparison of novel bioactive nanosilver-reinforced sealant with three bioactive materials as pit and fissure sealants: an in vitro study.
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Abstract
contextPit and fissure caries remain a major challenge in preventive dentistry, necessitating the development of advanced bioactive sealants with enhanced properties.
aimTo compare and evaluate the microleakage scores, resin-tag penetration, and remineralizing potential of nanosilver-reinforced (AgNP) sealant with three bioactive materials as sealants. METHODS AND MATERIALS: 68 extracted permanent molars were randomly divided into four groups (n = 17), Group I: Kids-e-Dental e-Pit & Fissure Sealant, Group II: Shofu BeautiSealant, Group III: Pulpdent ACTIVA
resultsMicroleakage scores were found to be statistically insignificant (p > 0.05) across groups. A difference in resin-tag depth was statistically significant with group I exhibiting the highest mean resin-tag length and Group IV showing the lowest. All four groups showed variations in Ca, P, O, and F ion concentrations from baseline to post-pH-cycling, with Group I showing a statistically significant increase in fluoride ion concentration.
conclusionsAgNP-reinforced sealant exhibits competitive performance relative to other bioactive sealants, with respect to resin-tag depth and fluoride ion exchange-both essential for sustained caries prevention.
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