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Pit and fissure sealant application using a drying agent

A M Rix1, D R Sams, G L Dickinson

  • 1Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta.

American Journal of Dentistry
|June 1, 1994
PubMed
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A post-etching drying agent showed a trend toward improving pit and fissure sealant retention in pediatric patients, though results were not statistically significant. This finding suggests potential benefits for sealant longevity in children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Dental Materials Science

Background:

  • Pit and fissure sealants are crucial for preventing dental caries in children.
  • Optimizing sealant retention is essential for long-term caries prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effect of a post-etching drying agent on the retention of pit and fissure sealants in pediatric patients.
  • To compare sealant retention rates with and without the use of a drying agent.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized clinical investigation involving 28 healthy pediatric patients.
  • Each patient received four sealants on first permanent molars: two with and two without a drying agent.
  • Sealant retention was assessed using modified USPHS (Ryge) criteria at a 12-month recall visit.

Main Results:

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  • An overall sealant retention rate of 91% was reported.
  • Teeth sealed without a drying agent had a 13% failure rate, compared to 5% for teeth sealed with a drying agent.
  • The difference in retention rates between the two groups was not statistically significant (P > 0.05).

Conclusions:

  • The use of a post-etching drying agent may offer a slight benefit in improving sealant retention.
  • Further research with larger sample sizes is warranted to confirm the statistical significance of these findings.
  • Optimizing sealant application techniques remains critical for effective caries prevention in children.