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KMID : 0362720110490010022
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Journal of the Korean Dental Association
2011 Volume.49 No. 1 p.22 ~ p.32
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Pit and fissure sealing - Advanced technique
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Lee Sang-Ho
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Abstract
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This paper reviewed the following subheadings and a few selected references in each section were discussed: Sealant placed over caries; is it possible? Initial caries which is not sticky during proving is possible to be placed with sealants. Prophylaxis of fissure; which method is most effective? Mechanical preparation with fissurotomy or resin polishing bur is one of the most effective method to clean the pit and fissure. Glassionomer cement as a sealant; GIC, wheather it released fluoride or not, cannot be as cost-effective as resin-based sealants. Sealant products; Color(white vs opaque), fluoride(containing vs not), filler component(filled vs non-filled) do not influenced the quality and retention of sealants. Use of intermediate bonding agent to improve retention; Intermediate bonding may increase the retention rate of sealants Penetration method of sealants; Several methods including waiting before light curing are recommended.
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KEYWORD
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sealant, retention, initial caries, prophylaxis, penetration
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