scholarly journals Comparison between Fissure Sealant and Fluoride Varnish on Caries Prevention for First Permanent Molars: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Feifei Li ◽  
Peipei Jiang ◽  
Fanyuan Yu ◽  
Chunjie Li ◽  
Si Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Caries Prevention ◽  
Fluoride Varnish ◽  
Fissure Sealant ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
First Permanent Molars

scholarly journals Fluoride Varnishes for Preventing Occlusal Dental Caries: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Alaa Baik ◽  
Najlaa Alamoudi ◽  
Azza El-Housseiny ◽  
Amani Altuwirqi
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Caries Prevention ◽  
Fluoride Varnish ◽  
Fissure Sealants ◽  
Occlusal Caries ◽  
Vast Number ◽  
Occlusal Surfaces ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
First Permanent Molars

Dental caries are most likely to occur on occlusal surfaces from the early eruptive stages of the tooth. In children, about 80% to 90% of dental caries are occlusal caries. Different preventive modalities are used to prevent occlusal caries. One of the methods used for occlusal caries prevention is fluoride varnish. A vast number of clinical trials have evaluated several types of sealant material and fluoride varnish to assess their ability to prevent occlusal caries in both primary and permanent dentition. The purpose of the current study was to provide an updated overview of the development, composition, mechanism of action, application, and safety of fluoride varnish, as well as its effect on occlusal caries prevention. This review of recently published studies on fluoride varnish and its effect on occlusal caries prevention shows that in children at moderate to high risk of caries, fluoride varnishes prevent occlusal caries. Both resin-based fissure sealants and fluoride varnish are effective for occlusal caries prevention for first-permanent molars. However, it was not possible to identify which one has the best effect. It is recommend that fluoride varnish is applied for children at high risk of caries two to four times per year.

scholarly journals Clinical Evaluation of the Retention of Resin and Glass Ionomer Sealants Applied as a Part of School-Based Caries Prevention Program

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (23) ◽  
pp. 4127-4130
Author(s):  
Asem Alkhodairi ◽  
Moahmmad Alseweed ◽  
Sulaiman Alwashmi ◽  
Ramy Elmoazen
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Evaluation ◽  
Prevention Program ◽  
Contralateral Side ◽  
Caries Prevention ◽  
Glass Ionomer ◽  
School Based ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
Resin Sealant ◽  
Pits And Fissures ◽  
First Permanent Molars

BACKGROUND: Using of sealant on pits and fissures is likely one of the most generally well-known strategies by the new cavity-prevention systems. AIM: The purpose of this research is to measure the retentiveness of sealants of resin-modified ionomer glass cement (GIC) and resin pits and fissures, on the first permanent molars of special patients as a part of caries prevention program in schools. METHODS: The sample was comprised by 60 molars. Resin-based sealants on one side and glass-ionomer sealant on the contralateral side of the mouth. The molars were examined in three and six months after application for retention with three standards: TR: Totally Retained; PR: Partially Retained; and CL: Completely Lost. RESULTS: by the end of the study 60% of resin sealant was present. While 55% of GIC were retentive after 6 months. CONCLUSION: Resin sealants are more retentive than glass ionomer sealants in school-based carries prevention program.

scholarly journals Comparing endocrown restorations on permanent molars and premolars: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BDJ ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rose M. Thomas ◽  
Aengus Kelly ◽  
Nara Tagiyeva ◽  
Shalini Kanagasingam
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Permanent Molars

scholarly journals A survey of fissure sealants and dental caries prevalence in the first permanent molars among primary school girls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 455-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hessa M. Alwayli ◽  
Sattam A. Alshiha ◽  
Yazeed K. Alfraih ◽  
Mohammed A. Hattan ◽  
Abdullah A. Alamri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Caries Prevalence ◽  
Fissure Sealants ◽  
Fissure Sealant ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
School Girls ◽  
First Permanent Molars

ABSTRACT Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of caries and fissure sealants on the first permanent molars (FPMs) among 6–9-year-old girls in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: The FPMs of 17,891 school girls from 120 randomly selected public primary schools were evaluated by visual and tactile examination for the carious status and the presence of fissure sealants. Chi-square test was used to analyze the data at level of 5%. Results: A total of 58,140 FPMs were assessed in the 17,891 children. Nearly 64.6% of the children were caries free. Only 1.3% of the children had at least one fissure sealant applied. At tooth level, the decayed FPMs counted for 24.6%. There was obvious underutilization of fissure sealants on the FPMs; 0.8% (n = 478). The caries prevalence in the mandibular FPMs (33%) was significantly higher than in the maxillary FPMs, 18.2% (P < 0.01). The proportion of carious FPMs increased with age of the children significantly (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference in the proportion of the presence of fissure sealants among the three different grade/age groups (P > 0.05). Conclusions: Caries prevalence in the FPMs was high and serious among this cohort of young students. This was contrasting the very low prevalence of fissure sealants.

scholarly journals A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Role of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum in Dental Caries

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 214-223
Author(s):  
J.T. Newton ◽  
O. Awojobi ◽  
M. Nasseripour ◽  
F. Warburton ◽  
S. Di Giorgio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
National Policy ◽  
Public Health Intervention ◽  
Caries Prevention ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Caries Increment ◽  
The Difference ◽  
High Level

Objective: To determine the difference in level of dental caries in adults and children who chew sugar-free gum (SFG), compared with those who do not chew SFG or use alternatives such as lozenges, candies, rinses, tablets, and other nonchewing controls. Methods: Systematic review of published literature. Results: Twelve studies of interventions of SFG for dental caries outcomes were included. SFGs were found to significantly reduce caries increment, giving a preventative fraction (PF) of 28% (95% CI, 7% to 48%). Including the 8 trials that used xylitol gum only as the basis of the intervention, the PF was 33% (95% CI, 4% to 61%). No adverse effects were recorded. There was a high level of heterogeneity among the trials included. Conclusion: The findings of this review provide tentative evidence that chewing SFG reduces caries increment in comparison to nonchewing controls. However, there is a considerable degree of variability in the effect and the trials included were generally of moderate quality. There is a need for future research to explore the acceptability and feasibility of the use of SFG as a public health intervention (PROSPERO 2018 CRD42018094676). Knowledge Transfer Statement: The results of this study can be used by clinicians when deciding how best to implement dental caries prevention regimes for their patients. With consideration of cost and patient preference, this information could help to develop national policy directives on caries prevention and dictate the direction of future clinical research.

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