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Occlusal discrepancies after sealant therapy.

T S Tilliss1, D J Stach, R A Hatch

  • 1Department of Dental Hygiene, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, School of Dentistry, Denver.

The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Filled dental sealants often require occlusal adjustment after placement. This study found most patients experienced noticeable changes and difficulty adjusting filled sealants for comfort, highlighting the need for routine checks.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Dental Materials

Background:

  • Occlusal adjustments after dental sealant placement lack established evidence.
  • Understanding the occlusal impact of different sealant types is crucial for clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the occlusal effects of filled versus unfilled dental sealants.
  • To determine if occlusal adjustments are necessary following sealant application.

Main Methods:

  • 18 subjects received both a filled and an unfilled sealant.
  • Occlusion was monitored for one week post-application for each sealant type.

Main Results:

  • Nearly all subjects experienced perceptible occlusal changes with filled sealants.
  • Most subjects could not comfortably abrade occlusal interferences from filled sealants.

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Conclusions:

  • Routine verification of occlusion is recommended after placing filled dental sealants.
  • Immediate occlusal adjustment may be necessary following the application of filled sealants.