Flowable resin composites as pit and fissure sealants

Just 12.5% of all tooth surfaces are occlusal, but these complex morphological surfaces develop more than two thirds of all the caries seen in children because their structure is prone to accumulate plaque and retain food. Pit and fissure sealants act as an effective mechanical barrier to plaque retention, which can address the effect of cariogenic microorganisms on the surface of the enamel. These sealants also prevent the initiation of caries in intact pits and fissures in children and adolescents, especially when they are used with an adhesive system on a conservatively prepared surface.

Source: Dental Abstracts - September 1, 2018 Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research