Open AccessComparative evaluation of retention, cariostatic effect and discoloration of conventional and hydrophilic sealants - A single blinded randomized split mouth clinical trial
Author(s) -
Jayashri Prabakar,
Joseph John,
I. Meignana Arumugham,
Rupesh Kumar,
D Srisakthi
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/ccd.ccd_132_18
Subject(s) - sealant , dentistry , medicine , carious lesion , significant difference , orthodontics , materials science , composite material , enamel paint
Pit and fissures are approximately eight times vulnerable than the smooth surface caries lesion. Sealants are effective in preventing, arresting, and progression of pit-and-fissure occlusal caries lesions. The failure of sealant resin-based retention is mainly attributed to the moisture contamination. To overcome this drawback, UltraSeal XT ® hydro, a moisture-friendly sealant, has been introduced.