Two-year clinical evaluation of a pit and fissure sealant. Part I: Retention and loss of substance
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TL;DR
The retention and loss of substance of a pit and fissure sealant over two years was evaluated in 84 children and retention was superior on premolars compared with molars, on second premolar compared with first premolars, and on first molarsCompared with second molars.
Abstract
The retention and loss of substance of a pit and fissure sealant over two years was evaluated in 84 children. Sealant was completely retained on 92% of all teeth at 3 months and on 69% of all teeth at 24 months. Retention was superior on premolars compared with molars, on second premolars compared with first premolars, and on first molars compared with second molars. The retention and loss of substance of a pit and fissure sealant over two years was evaluated in 84 children. Sealant was completely retained on 92% of all teeth at 3 months and on 69% of all teeth at 24 months. Retention was superior on premolars compared with molars, on second premolars compared with first premolars, and on first molars compared with second molars.