Open AccessMicroleakage Assessment of Two Different Pit and Fissure Sealants: A Comparative Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Study
Author(s) -
Jayashri Prabakar,
Meignana Arumugham Indiran,
Srisakthi Dooraikannan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
jaypee's international journal of clinical pediatric dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1904
pISSN - 0974-7052
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1862
Subject(s) - sealant , molar , dentistry , medicine , stereo microscope , confocal , confocal laser scanning microscopy , fissure , confocal laser scanning microscope , orthodontics , materials science , composite material , biomedical engineering , geometry , mathematics
Pit and fissures of permanent dentition are considered to be highly vulnerable to the adhesion of cariogenic microorganisms and consequently result in caries formation. The main problem associated with sealant failure will be microleakage. Therefore, sealants can be considered to be an effective preventive procedure for dental caries, only if it strongly bonds to the tooth, and protect the pit and fissures from the oral bacterial environment.