Abstract
The 4-year results of a fissure sealant trial are reported. Glass polyalkenoate and bis GMA sealant were applied to 590 first permanent molar teeth using a half mouth study design in a group of 228 6-8-year-old children. Similar cariostasis was observed for the two materials at the end of 4 years despite marked differences in retention. Polyalkenoate cements probably should be regarded as 'fluoride depot' materials rather than fissure sealants when used in this context
Article PDF
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Williams, B., Laxton, L., Holt, R. et al. Fissure sealants: a 4-year clinical trial comparing an experimental glass polyalkenoate cement with a bis glycidyl methacrylate resin used as fissure sealants. Br Dent J 180, 104–108 (1996). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4808989
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4808989
This article is cited by
-
The success rates of a glass ionomer cement and a resin-based fissure sealant placed by fifth-year undergraduate dental students
European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry (2012)
-
Twenty-five-year atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) approach: a comprehensive overview
Clinical Oral Investigations (2012)
-
Survival of atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) sealants and restorations: a meta-analysis
Clinical Oral Investigations (2012)
-
Caries-preventive effect of glass ionomer and resin-based fissure sealants on permanent teeth: An update of systematic review evidence
BMC Research Notes (2011)
-
Resin-modified glass-ionomer cements versus resin-based materials as fissure sealants: a meta-analysis of clinical trials
European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry (2010)