Fissure sealants in a group of 3–4‐year‐old children

Hotuman,; Poulsen,

doi:10.1046/j.1365-263x.1998.00076.x

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“…However, in this study, the number of partially retained sealants (15.1%) was higher than in the US study, and thus the number of completely retained sealants was lower. In a Danish study, complete retention after 2.8 years was a little higher than in this study, but also complete loss was slightly higher [Hotuman et al, 1998]. In our study as well as both previous studies, light-cured sealant materials were used as recommended by the manufacturer.…”

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“…None of the surfaces with a partially lost sealant had a cavitation into the dentine. In the Danish study, every tenth of the sealed surfaces had a cavitated caries lesion or was filled after 2.8 years of sealing with a light-cured sealant [Hotuman et al, 1998]. If in our study population, caries develops in the same pattern as during the first year and if enamel caries lesions or dentinal shadows on the surfaces with a partially lost sealant progress, after 2 more years, the presence of cavitated dentinal caries and/or filled surfaces might reach the proportion of 10%.…”

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“…As it is difficult to achieve with children, sealants are not commonly placed in very young children [Hotuman et al, 1998]. Very few studies concerning sealing occlusal surfaces of the primary molars exist [Hardison et al, 1987;Hotuman et al, 1998].…”

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“…However, they showed promising retention rates. In a Danish study among 3-to 4-year-olds, complete retention was 74% after 2.8 years [Hotuman et al, 1998] and 82% in a US study after 1 year [Hardison et al, 1987]. More randomized controlled clinical trials need to be completed for evaluating the efficacy of sealing primary molars [Hiiri et al, 2010].…”

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Sealant versus Fluoride in Primary Molars of Kindergarten Children Regularly Receiving Fluoride Varnish: One-Year Randomized Clinical Trial Follow-Up

Honkala

ElSalhy²,

Shyama³

et al. 2015

Caries Res

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Objectives: The objectives of this study were to measure the caries preventive effect of sealants applied to occlusal surfaces of primary molars compared to fluoride varnish applications, and to assess the retention rate of sealants after 1 year. Methods: 147 first-grade pupils from two kindergarten schools in Kuwait, whose parents gave their written consent, were included. The children were examined by one dentist using the International Caries Detection and Assessment System. After the examination, sealants and fluoride varnish were applied on the selected occlusal surfaces of primary molars by another dentist. The jaw quadrant for intervention was selected randomly; molars on the contralateral side of the mouth received the contralateral intervention. Examinations and intervention were provided on the school premises in the mobile dental unit with a portable spotlight. Moisture was controlled by cotton rolls, suction and air drying. The follow-up examinations were conducted after 1 year. All children received fluoride varnish before and 6 months after the intervention. Results: From 267 matched pairs of occlusal surfaces of primary molars, varnished surfaces were significantly more likely to develop new caries lesions than the sealed ones (odds ratio = 2.92; 95% confidence interval = 1.82-4.71) during the 1-year follow-up. The majority (73.0%) of the sealants were completely retained and 15.1% partially. Conclusions: Sealing fissures seems to be better in preventing occlusal caries lesions in primary molars than applying only fluoride varnish. After 1 year, the majority of sealants were retained sound.

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Sealant versus Fluoride in Primary Molars of Kindergarten Children Regularly Receiving Fluoride Varnish: One-Year Randomized Clinical Trial Follow-Up

Honkala

ElSalhy²,

Shyama³

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“…Use of occlusal sealants is an effective method for preventing decay 6,7 , because sealants act as a mechanical barrier to biofilm accumulation. Studies evaluating the use of sealants in primary teeth 8,9 indicate that contamination by saliva or gingival fluid during the adhesive procedure is a main reason for sealant failure 10 . Because conventional sealants are hydrophobic, studies have evaluated the use of hydrophilic adhesive systems as intermediary agents between the etched enamel and occlusal sealant 11,12 .…”

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