Moisture Tolerant Sealant
A Unique Moisture Tolerant Resin Based Pit and Fissure Sealant
Source: Oral Health Journal
See also: Dental Sealant – Studio Dentaire
Sealants are highly effective at preventing pit and fissure caries. The primary measure of sealant efficacy is their retention. Typically sealant retention is higher on occlusal surfaces than for buccal and lingual pits and fissures. Based upon clinical studies, the loss of sealant from occlusal surfaces averages 5-10% a year while the loss of sealant for buccal and lingual surfaces increases to 30% per year. Based upon the clinical evidence of sealant retention rates, it can be deduced that the occlusal surfaces of molars are easier to protect from caries than buccal/lingual surfaces.
