Aim: Sealing of pits and fissures is one of the most effective techniques in caries prevention: however incomplete removal of plaque debris, can cause lack of retention of the sealant.
Materials And Methods: Sixty first permanent molars were sealed for this study. The teeth were divided into four groups. All teeth were isolated with a dental dam before cleaning and coronal polishing was performed with synthetic bristles or air polishing. Disclosing solution was used to reveal plaque. Three different operators performed cleanings and sealing.
Results: The results show that the plaque indicator was necessary to ensure complete cleansing of pit and fissures. PROPHYflex3 was the easiest and most effective device for removing plaque and debris. Synthetic bristles failed to thoroughly cleanse the surface in most attempts.
Conclusion: Results suggest that pits and fissures should be cleaned with a plaque indicator and air polishers before placing a sealing material to ensure complete removal of plaque from the tooth.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Craniosynostosis-4 with Heterozygous Mutation in the Gene: A Case Report.
Int J Clin Pediatr Dent
October 2024
Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Govt. Dental College & Hospital, Puducherry, India.
Article Synopsis
- Craniosynostosis (CS) is a condition where cranial sutures fuse prematurely, affecting 1 in 2,000-2,500 children, and can be categorized as syndromic or nonsyndromic based on the affected sutures.
- An 8-year-old girl displayed signs of CS, and genetic testing identified a mutation linked to craniosynostosis-4, while her dental evaluation revealed unerupted teeth and cavities.
- Treatment involved addressing dental issues, and the significance of CS includes its genetic basis, often involving new mutations, with associated complications like facial changes and developmental delays.
Retention rate of giomer S-PRG filler containing pit and fissure sealant applied with or without etching: a randomized clinical trial.
BMC Oral Health
November 2024
Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Background: Pit and fissure sealant is a micro-invasive modality for treating deep and retentive pits and fissures to prevent and/or stop occlusal caries. Every effort needs to be done to enhance sealant retention and survival. The aim of this research is to assess the retention rate of giomer S-PRG filler containing pit and fissure sealant applied with or without etching.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCaries lesions progression in adults: A prospective 2-year cohort study.
Community Dent Oral Epidemiol
August 2024
Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Objective: Dental caries is one of the most prevalent chronic non-communicable diseases worldwide. There is a lack of evidence, especially in adult populations, documenting caries disease progression considering lesion severity, activity and tooth surface-level characteristics. The study aimed to investigate the extent to which primary active caries lesions in adults affect caries lesions progression compared with inactive caries lesions over a 2-year follow-up period, considering their severity, surface and tooth type.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClinical evaluation of hydrophilic and hydrophobic resin-based sealants in uncooperative children: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
J Clin Pediatr Dent
July 2024
Pediatric Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, 21589 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
This clinical trial aimed to evaluate and compare the retention and cariostatic effects of hydrophilic and hydrophobic resin-based sealants (RBSs) for sealing pits and fissures in the permanent molars of uncooperative children. A split-mouth and double-blind randomized clinical trial (RCT) was conducted among 6- to 9-year-old uncooperative children. One hundred and four sound mandibular and maxillary first permanent molars were randomly allocated to be sealed with group I (UltraSeal XT® hydro™) or group II (Helioseal-F) in 34 uncooperative children.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEvaluation of the pit and fissure system in primary and permanent molars with micro-computed tomography and 3D printing.
J Clin Pediatr Dent
July 2024
Department of Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria.
This study aimed to characterize the anatomical and physiological features of pits and fissures in primary and permanent molars by microtomographic (micro-CT) examination and three-dimensional (3D) printing. The occlusal surfaces of 84 primary molars and 60 permanent third molars were examined. The samples were scanned with micro-CT and the occlusal surface separated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!