Fissure sealants Flashcards
1
Q
What does the american dental assoction
A
F/S placed into all teeth at risk of caries
F/S early non cavitated lesions
Resin sealants are the best but GIC can be placed if moisture control bad
2
Q
What do the SIGN guidelines advise about fissure sealants?
A
F/S should be applied and maintained in children of high caries risk
the condition of the fissure sealants should be reviewed
GIC sealnats should be used where Resin cannot
3
Q
What does the Cochrane collbaration 2009 say about ifsure sealing?
A
78% reduction in 2 years
effects greatestin high risk
