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A Simple Pit Assay Protocol to Visualize and Quantify Osteoclastic Resorption In Vitro
Published on: June 16, 2022
A pit-and-fissure clinical protocol
Theodore P Croll1, Renato H Sundfeld, Joel H Berg
1University of Texas Health, Science Center, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Abstract:
Decisions regarding prevention and treatment of dental caries lesions forming in enamel pits and fissures can be challenging because of factors such as the "hidden caries" phenomenon, types of materials to use, methods of bonding restorative materials, and concern for conserving tooth structure. This article identifies the techniques of sealing noncarious pits and fissures and restoring teeth having ongoing caries infection. Treatment protocols are described.
