Open AccessA comparison of enameloplasty sealant technique with conventional sealant technique: A scanning electron microscope study
Author(s) -
Richa Khanna,
Rahul Pandey,
Neeru Singh,
Anshu Agarwal
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of the indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry/journal of indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.378
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3905
pISSN - 0970-4388
DOI - 10.4103/0970-4388.57096
Subject(s) - sealant , scanning electron microscope , dentistry , fissure , penetration (warfare) , tooth surface , medicine , orthodontics , materials science , composite material , operations research , engineering
An accurate diagnosis of occlusal surface of permanent posterior teeth for the presence of caries is a challenge to the clinician, when using traditional explorer. This dilemma of hidden caries has led to invasively opening of the fissure before sealant placement. Enameloplasty is one such invasive procedure that has been implicated in the successful application of pit and fissure sealants.