Surface protection for newly erupting first molars.

The objective of this study was to compare the retention of GC Fuji Triage glass-ionomer to Delton FS+, a resin-based sealant on saliva-contaminated enamel surfaces. Seventy-two extracted noncarious human permanent molars were divided into 3 groups for sealing using Triage (T), Delton FS+ with Prime & Bond NT (DP), and Delton FS+ (D) alone. After prophylaxis with pumice, Groups D and DP were etched with 38% H3PO4 for 30 seconds.