Fluoride: Is It Worth to be added in Pit and Fissure Sealants?

Prabhakar, A R; Dahake, Prasanna T; Raju, O S; Basappa, N

doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1125

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“…Although several studies have measured the amount of fluoride released by different dental materials [12][13][14] , the variations in the results can be attributed to differences in the methodologies used, specimen sizes, frequency of renewal, and quality of storage media used to measure fluoride level 26) . In the present study, bovine teeth were employed instead of human teeth.…”

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“…Previous in vitro studies examining fluoride release have used water or purely inorganic artificial saliva (AS) 9,12) and polarized light microscopy to qualitatively evaluate the adjacent enamel. They reported that materials releasing larger quantities of fluorides exhibited greater inhibition of demineralization 8,11,13) . However, Carvalho et al reported that increasing quantities of fluoride released by varnishes did not demonstrate any preventive effects on tooth demineralization 14) .…”

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Comparison of resin-based and glass ionomer sealants with regard to fluoride-release and anti-demineralization efficacy on adjacent unsealed enamel

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This study compared resin-based and glass ionomer sealants with regard to their fluoride-release behavior and anti-demineralization potential on adjacent unsealed enamel surfaces. Sealant cavities prepared on bovine enamel blocks were filled with fluoride-containing resin sealants [TeethmateF-1 (TF), Clinpro TM (CP)], and glass ionomer sealant [Fuji VII (FVII)]. Specimens were then incubated in artificial saliva for 14 days to measure fluoride. Thereafter, demineralization was performed for 10 days, and the anti-demineralization efficacy was assessed by Swept Source Optical Coherence Tomography (SS-OCT), and cross-sectional nanohardness. All data were statistically analyzed by using ANOVA. FVII exhibited the highest fluoride release. SS-OCT and nanohardness findings indicated that anti-demineralization efficacy of TF was the greatest, whereas FVII was not significantly different from that of CP. Resin sealants released a lower amount of fluoride but exhibited anti-demineralization effects on the adjacent unsealed enamel surfaces that were comparable to that of a glass ionomer sealant.

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Comparison of resin-based and glass ionomer sealants with regard to fluoride-release and anti-demineralization efficacy on adjacent unsealed enamel

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“…This is due to the presence of pits and fissures with their irregularities and invaginations. 3 There are two main strategies used to deal with deep pits and fissures: topical fluoride application and pit and fissure sealants. Topical fluoride application is more effective in smooth surfaces of the tooth, whereas the pit and fissure sealant is used successfully in the occlusal surface.…”

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“…The powder particle size is reduced and a fluroapatite has been added. 3,7 Some manufactures added a colorant agent to the sealant to aid in the recognition of the presence of sealants on the tooth surface. 4 The ideal pit and fissure sealant should be biocompatible, anticariogenic, have adequate bond strength, and good marginal adaptation.…”

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Effectiveness of Seven Types of Sealants: Retention after One Year

Hassan¹,

Mohammed²

2019

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

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AimThe aim of this study is to determine the retention rate and pattern of different pit and fissure sealants placed on the occlusal surface of newly erupted first permanent molars after 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.Materials and methodsSeventy children were enrolled in this study. They divided into seven groups (m = 10) according to the type of the sealant. The four permanent first molars of each child were sealed. The sealant was applied according to the instructions from the manufacturer. A clinical evaluation was carried out at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. The clinical observations were divided into three categories: total retention (TR), partial retention (PR), and total loss (TL).ResultsThe resin-based sealant performed better than the glass ionomer-based sealant except for the Ketac Molar Easymix. At 3 months, there was no significant difference among all the tested groups (p > 0.05), while at 6, 9, and 12 months, there was a highly significant difference (p < 0.001). The glass carbomer sealant showed the least retention rate at all intervals.ConclusionWith an exception of the Ketac Molar Easymix, resin-based sealers performed better than glass ionomer-based sealers.Clinical significanceA proper application of pit and fissure sealant will decrease the chance for caries development in newly erupted teeth.How to cite this articleHassan AM, Mohammed SG. Effectiveness of Seven Types of Sealants: Retention after One Year. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2019;12(2):96–100.

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“…10 Pits and fissure sealants are useful and efficient in preventing dental caries on occlusal surfaces of molar and premolar teeth and therefore in preserving oral health. 11 Fissure sealants are placed on areas that are susceptible to decay and with micromechanical bond, they act as a protective layer and prevent the access of bacteria to nutritious resources. 11 Recently, fluoride releasing capacity has been added to fissure sealants in order to benefit from the positive effects of both the sealant and fluoride.…”

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Effect of a fluoride-releasing fissure sealant and a conventional fissure sealant on inhibition of primary carious lesions with or without exposure to fluoride-containing toothpaste

Sadrabad

Safari

Alavi

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J Dent Res Dent Clin Dent Prospects

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Background. Fluoride-releasing capacity has been added to fissure sealants to benefit from the positive anticariogenic effects of both sealants and fluoride. This comparative research investigated the inhibitory effects of conventional and fluoridereleasing fissure sealants on initial lesions with or without exposure to fluoride toothpaste. Methods. Cavities were prepared on buccal surfaces of 24 premolar teeth which were randomly divided into three groups. In the cavities of the first group, a fluoride-releasing fissure sealant and in the second group, a conventional fissure sealant were placed; the third group was left intact. Incipient lesions were produced around the cavities. Each group was divided into two subgroups, which were exposed to fluoride-containing toothpaste or artificial saliva. Lesion depths were measured under a polarized light microscope before and after treatment. Changes in lesion depths in the samples were analyzed by SPSS 17. Results. Initial and final caries depths were significantly lower in the fluoride-releasing fissure sealant group compared to the other groups (P<0.001). The average depths of carious lesions were lower in subgroups exposed to fluoride-containing toothpaste than the subgroups exposed to artificial saliva and the difference was significant in the conventional sealant group and the group without sealant (P<0.001); however, the difference between the toothpaste-exposed and saliva-exposed subgroups was not significant in the fluoride-releasing fissure sealant group (P=0.721). Conclusion. Incorporation of fluoride into the fissure sealants can be effective in the inhibition of dental caries. It seems that fluoride, released from fluoride-releasing sealants, overwhelms the remineralizing capacity of fluoride released from the toothpaste on the same tooth.

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Fluoride: Is It Worth to be added in Pit and Fissure Sealants?

Cited by 16 publications

References 26 publications

Comparison of resin-based and glass ionomer sealants with regard to fluoride-release and anti-demineralization efficacy on adjacent unsealed enamel

Comparison of resin-based and glass ionomer sealants with regard to fluoride-release and anti-demineralization efficacy on adjacent unsealed enamel

Effectiveness of Seven Types of Sealants: Retention after One Year

Effect of a fluoride-releasing fissure sealant and a conventional fissure sealant on inhibition of primary carious lesions with or without exposure to fluoride-containing toothpaste

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