Background: Sealing occlusal pits and fissures is a proven method of preventing occlusal caries. Aim: The present study was done to compare the retention of a resin-based pit and fissure sealants with a glass ionomer sealant among 7-10 years-old children in Bangalore city. Methodology: Thirty-five children (20 boys and 15 girls) with a mean age of 8.91 ± 1.15 were selected for the application of sealants. Split-half mouth design was used in which permanent mandibular first molar of one side of the mouth was sealed with Delton, a resin-based sealant, and the contralateral first molar was sealed with Fuji VII glass ionomer sealant. Evaluation of sealant retention was performed at regular intervals (3 rd , 6 th , 9 th , and 12 th) over 12 months and a radiograph was taken at the end of one year. Results: A higher number of samples in GI sealant had a total loss as compared to resin sealant and it was statistically significant (p < 0.001). No new caries lesion was observed in either group (resin sealant or GI sealant). Conclusion: The retention of resin sealant was superior to glass ionomer sealant over the period of one year but there is no difference between the sealants in terms of caries preventive effect.
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