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Citation: Corona SA, Borsatto MC, Garcia L, Ramos RP, Palma-Dibb RG. R<strong>and</strong>omized, controlled trial compar<strong>in</strong>g<br />

<strong>the</strong> retention <strong>of</strong> a flowable restorative system with a conventional res<strong>in</strong> sealant: one-year follow up. Int J Paediatr<br />

Dent 2005; 15(1):4450.<br />

Material:<br />

• Filled res<strong>in</strong>-based pit-<strong>and</strong>-fissure sealant (Fluroshield, Dentsply Caulk, Milford, Del.)<br />

• S<strong>in</strong>gle-bottle adhesive system (Bond 1, Jeneric/Pentron, Inc., Wall<strong>in</strong>gford, Conn.) used <strong>in</strong> association with a flowable<br />

res<strong>in</strong> composite (Flow-It!, Jeneric/Pentron, Inc., Wall<strong>in</strong>gford, Conn.)<br />

Selection <strong>of</strong> Teeth <strong>and</strong> Tooth Type or Morphology: Primary <strong>and</strong> permanent dentitions<br />

Technique:<br />

1. Use rubber dam for isolation.<br />

2. Etch with 37% phosphoric acid gel (Gel Etchant, Kerr Corporation, Orange, Calif.) for 30 seconds.<br />

3. R<strong>in</strong>se with air–water spray for 30 seconds.<br />

4. Dry with a mild, oil-free air stream for 20 seconds.<br />

Flowable res<strong>in</strong> system:<br />

1. Apply 2 coats <strong>of</strong> Bond 1 s<strong>in</strong>gle-bottle adhesive to etched surface.<br />

2. Light-cure for 20 seconds.<br />

3. Apply Flow-It! from <strong>the</strong> central fissure up toward <strong>the</strong> cusps to prevent voids, air entrapment or bubbles.<br />

4. Light-cure for 40 seconds.<br />

5. Remove rubber dam, <strong>and</strong> perform occlusion check.<br />

Fluroshield:<br />

1. Us<strong>in</strong>g a disposable applicator, apply sealant on etched occlusal pits <strong>and</strong> fissures from <strong>the</strong> central fissure up toward<br />

<strong>the</strong> cusps to prevent voids, air entrapment or bubbles.<br />

2. Light-cure for 40 seconds.<br />

3. Remove rubber dam, <strong>and</strong> perform occlusion check.<br />

Citation : de Luca-Fraga LR, Pimenta LA. Cl<strong>in</strong>ical evaluation <strong>of</strong> glass-ionomer/res<strong>in</strong>-based hybrid materials used as<br />

pit <strong>and</strong> fissure sealants. Qu<strong>in</strong>tessence Int 2001; 32(6):463–8.<br />

Material:<br />

• Res<strong>in</strong> composite modified by polyacids (Dyract), followed by application <strong>of</strong> nail varnish<br />

• Res<strong>in</strong>-modified glass ionomer sealant (Vitremer), followed by application <strong>of</strong> nail varnish<br />

Selection <strong>of</strong> Teeth <strong>and</strong> Tooth Type or Morphology: M<strong>and</strong>ibular first permanent molars<br />

Technique:<br />

1. Prophylaxis with pumice, water, Rubson scrub (KG Sorensen)<br />

2. Cotton roll isolation<br />

3. Etch<strong>in</strong>g with 35% phosphoric acid gel for 30 seconds<br />

4. Wash, dry<br />

5. Primer application<br />

6. Sealant placement<br />

7. Light cure for 40 seconds<br />

8. Occlusion check<br />

9. Polish<strong>in</strong>g with Enhance Sharp end (Dentsply)<br />

10. Cover<strong>in</strong>g sealants with nail varnish (Colorama) for protection aga<strong>in</strong>st syneresis <strong>and</strong> imbibition dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> first 24<br />

hours<br />

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JCDA • www.cda-adc.ca/jcda • March 2008, Vol. 74, No. 2 •

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