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2019•International Journal of Clinical Pediatric DentistryOpen access

Effectiveness of Seven Types of Sealants: Retention after One Year

Ahmed M. Hassan, Shukry G Mohammed

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AIM: The aim of this study is to determine the retention rate and pattern of different pit and fissure sealants placed on the occlusal surface of newly erupted first permanent molars after 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. MATERIALS AND METHODS: = 10) according to the type of the sealant. The four permanent first molars of each child were sealed. The sealant was applied according to the instructions from the manufacturer. A clinical evaluation was carried out at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. The clinical observations were divided into three categories: total retention (TR), partial retention (PR), and total loss (TL). RESULTS: < 0.001). The glass carbomer sealant showed the least retention rate at all intervals. CONCLUSION: With an exception of the Ketac Molar Easymix, resin-based sealers performed better than glass ionomer-based sealers. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: A proper application of pit and fissure sealant will decrease the chance for caries development in newly erupted teeth. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Hassan AM, Mohammed SG. Effectiveness of Seven Types of Sealants: Retention after One Year. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019;12(2):96-100.

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AIM: The aim of this study is to determine the retention rate and pattern of different pit and fissure sealants placed on the occlusal surface of newly erupted first permanent molars after 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. MATERIALS AND METHODS: = 10) according to the type of the sealant. The four permanent first molars of each child were sealed. The sealant was applied according to the instructions from the manufacturer. A clinical evaluation was carried out at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. The clinical observations were divided into three categories: total retention (TR), partial retention (PR), and total loss (TL). RESULTS: < 0.001). The glass carbomer sealant showed the least retention rate at all intervals. CONCLUSION: With an exception of the Ketac Molar Easymix, resin-based sealers performed better than glass ionomer-based sealers. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: A proper application of pit and fissure sealant will decrease the chance for caries development in newly erupted teeth. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Hassan AM, Mohammed SG. Effectiveness of Seven Types of Sealants: Retention after One Year. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019;12(2):96-100.

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AIM: The aim of this study is to determine the retention rate and pattern of different pit and fissure sealants placed on the occlusal surface of newly erupted first permanent molars after 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. MATERIALS AND METHODS: = 10) according to the type of the sealant. The four permanent first molars of each child were sealed. The sealant was applied according to the instructions from the manufacturer. A clinical evaluation was carried out at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. The clinical observations were divided into three categories: total retention (TR), partial retention (PR), and total loss (TL). RESULTS: < 0.001). The glass carbomer sealant showed the least retention rate at all intervals. CONCLUSION: With an exception of the Ketac Molar Easymix, resin-based sealers performed better than glass ionomer-based sealers. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: A proper application of pit and fissure sealant will decrease the chance for caries development in newly erupted teeth. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE: Hassan AM, Mohammed SG. Effectiveness of Seven Types of Sealants: Retention after One Year. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019;12(2):96-100.

Key concepts: Sealant, Medicine, Molar, Dentistry, Retention rate, Glass ionomer cement, Significant difference, Orthodontics

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