Open AccessComparative Evaluation of the Marginal Sealing Ability of two Commercially Available Pit and Fissure Sealants
Author(s) -
Lakshmi Priya Sridhar
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2016/19996.8413
Subject(s) - sealant , stereo microscope , dentistry , premolar , molar , demineralization , penetration (warfare) , significant difference , fissure , materials science , orthodontics , medicine , enamel paint , composite material , mathematics , operations research
The occlusal surfaces of the teeth usually have pits and fissures which provide a good environment for demineralization with minimal salivary access and make them caries prone. The success of pit and fissure sealing materials is highly dependent on the marginal sealing ability of the fissures.
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