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[Fissure sealants: clinical study]
M A Estrela Sanchis1, J M Almerich Silla
1Facultad de Medicina y Odontologia, Universitat de Valencia.
Avances En Odontoestomatologia
|May 1, 1990
Summary
Dental sealants show high retention rates in children over one to five years. Over 76% complete retention was observed, indicating sealant effectiveness in pediatric dental caries prevention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Materials Science
Context:
- Dental sealants are crucial for preventing dental caries in children.
- Long-term sealant retention is a key indicator of clinical effectiveness.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the retention rates of dental sealants applied to primary and permanent teeth in a pediatric population.
- To assess the durability of dental sealants over a one-to-five-year period.
Summary:
- A total of 132 dental sealants were applied to 55 children.
- Results indicated a 76.5% complete retention rate.
- Partial loss was observed in 12.8% and complete loss in 10.6% of sealants.
Impact:
- These findings support the long-term efficacy of dental sealants in pediatric preventive dentistry.
- High retention rates suggest successful application techniques and material performance.
- Demonstrates the value of sealants in reducing caries risk for children.