I. Olariu
Western University Vasile Goldis of Arad, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Dentistry
I.E. Lile
Western University Vasile Goldis of Arad, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Dentistry
L. Vaida
University of Oradea, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Dentistry
R. Flueras
Western University Vasile Goldis of Arad, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Dentistry; Department I, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes, Timisoara, Romania
R.A. Popovici
Department I, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes, Timisoara, Romania
(Cot) D.E. Pitic
Department I, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Victor Babes, Timisoara, Romania
P.C. Freiman
Western University Vasile Goldis of Arad, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Dentistry
I. Ilyes
Western University Vasile Goldis of Arad, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Dentistry
O.L. Stana
Western University Vasile Goldis of Arad, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Dentistry
A. Stana
Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Vasile Goldis Western University of Arad, Romania
T. Hosszu
Western University Vasile Goldis of Arad, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Dentistry
Abstract
Aim and objectives; This study aimed to assess the caries-prevention benefit and to demonstrate the effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants in preventing caries and the management of early carious lesions. Material and methods; the selection factors for performing the sealing procedure consisted in: the patient's ability to cooperate, age, dental status, depth of grooves and fosses, eating habits but also fluoride prophylaxis in the past and present. Results; The glass ionomer sealant was less retentive when compared to resin sealants. The caries incidence between the glass ionomer and resin-based sealants was not statistically significant. Conclusions; Pit and fissure sealant is an effective means of preventing pit and fissure caries in primary and permanent teeth.