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Use of adhesive sealants over occlusal carious lesions: radiographic evaluation
Author(s) -
Handelman Stanley L.,
Leverett Dennis H.,
Solomon Eric S.,
Brenner Charles M.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
community dentistry and oral epidemiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.061
H-Index - 101
eISSN - 1600-0528
pISSN - 0301-5661
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0528.1981.tb00341.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dentistry , molar , radiography , orthodontics , penetration (warfare) , seal (emblem) , sealant , composite material , materials science , surgery , art , operations research , engineering , visual arts
108 carious and noncarious first permanent molar teeth were sealed with Nuva‐Seal®. Presealant and the latest postsealant radiographs were rated for occlusal caries penetration for time intervals from 2 to 5 years. With sealants that were sound at the most recent recall visit, there was a significant decrease in the rating of caries penetration. With sealants evaluated as being defective, there was a slight increase in caries penetration.