Fissure Sealants

Question 1

Definition and reason it’s used

Answer 1

🧬🦠🧪It is a material flowed into pits and fissures that forms a barrier to protect tooth surfaces against acids

Used to decrease prevalence of caries

Question 2

Properties

Answer 2

Aesthetic
Anti- cariogenic 
Chemical cure
Durable
Economic
Easy to spot 
Easy to apply
Good shelf life
Non-toxic
Non-irritating

Question 3

Indications ✅

Answer 3

No active caries
High caries risk
Extensive caries in primary teeth
Cariogenic diet
Poor OH
Patient can’t come in regularly
Anatomy (deep pits and fissures)
Medical conditions

Question 4

Contra-indications❌

Answer 4

Shallow pits and fissures
Multiple interproximal caries
Caries free individuals
Primary teeth to exfoliate soon
Partially erupted teeth

Question 5

Types of FS

Answer 5

1. Bus GMA resin
   - concise light cure or self cure
   - clinpro light cure
   - Delton plus
   - Ultra seal XT
2. Glass ionomers
   - Clinpro varnish XT
   - Fuji vii
   - Fuji triage
   - SDI Riva protect
3. Compomers
   - Dyract seal

Question 6

Clinical procedure

Answer 6

1. Prophylaxis
2. Isolation
3. Etch
4. Apply sealant
5. Polymerize
6. Evaluate

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