Pit and fissure sealing - Advanced technique

Lee,  Sang-Ho

doi:2011.49.1.22

J Korean Dent Assoc > Volume 49(1); 2011 > Article

Journal of Korean Dental Association 2011;49(1):22-32.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22974/jkda.2011.49.1.003 Published online January 31, 2011.

치면열구전색술 - Advanced technique

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조선대학교 치의학전문대학원 소아치과학교실

Pit and fissure sealing - Advanced technique

Sang-Ho Lee

School of Dentistry, Chosun University

Abstract

This paper reviewed the following subheadings and a few selected references in each section were discussed: cdot Sealant placed over caries; is it possible? Initial caries which is not sticky during proving is possible to be placed with sealants. cdot Prophylaxis of fissure; which method is most effective? Mechanical preparation with fissurotomy or resin polishing bur is one of the most effective method to clean the pit and fissure. cdot Glassionomer cement as a sealant; GIC, wheather it released fluoride or not, cannot be as cost-effective as resin-based sealants. cdot Sealant products; Color(white vs opaque), fluoride(containing vs not), filler component(filled vs non-filled) do not influenced the quality and retention of sealants. cdot Use of intermediate bonding agent to improve retention; Intermediate bonding may increase the retention rate of sealants cdot Penetration method of sealants; Several methods including waiting before light curing are recommended.

Key Words: sealant;retention;initial caries;prophylaxis;penetration;