Pit and Fissure Sealants in the Prevention of Dental Caries in ...

––– Sealants: Prevention of Caries –––
Citation: Feigal RJ, Quelhas I. Clinical trial of a self-etching adhesive for sealant application: success at 24 months
with Prompt L-Pop. Am J Dent 2003; 16(4):249–51.
Materials:
• Prompt L-Pop, the first self-etching adhesive, as the sole etching and adhesive step before placement of sealant
• Light-cured Delton sealant (Dentsply) with (n = 31 permanent molars) or without (n = 31 permanent molars) pretreatment
by phosphoric acid etching
Selection of Teeth and Tooth Type or Morphology: Permanent molars
Technique:
Cotton roll isolation, chairside assistant
Control method:
1. 30 seconds phosphoric acid gel etching
2. 15 seconds water rinse
3. Application of sealant (Delton), 40 seconds light-curing
Experimental method:
1. Rubbing Prompt L-Pop etch on the surface for 15 seconds, air-drying the layer
2. Application of sealant (Delton), 40 seconds light-curing
Citation: Florio FM, Pereira AC, Meneghim Mde C, Ramacciato JC. Evaluation of non-invasive treatment applied to
occlusal surfaces. ASDC J Dent Child 2001; 68(5-6):326–31, 301.
Material: Resin-modified glass ionomer (Vitremer, 3M of Brazil)
Selection of Teeth and Tooth Type or Morphology: Permanent first molars with restricted enamel decay
Technique:
1. Apply appropriate prophylaxis.
2. Etch with 37% phosphoric acid for 30 seconds.
3. Place Vitremer sealant according to manufacturer’s instructions, with change in proportion (to 1:2) to obtain a
better consistency for flow.
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