Guideline for the use of fissure sealants including management of the stained fissure in first permanent molars

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 3-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. SMALLRIDGE
Keyword(s):  
Fissure Sealants ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
First Permanent Molars

scholarly journals Sealant Utilization and its Influence on Caries Reduction in First Permanent Molars in Saudi Female School Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 583-590
Author(s):  
Fatimah Albaeejan ◽  
Doaa Bakhashwain ◽  
Alanoud Alsubaie ◽  
Azza Tageldin ◽  
Muhammad Nazir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Fourth Grade ◽  
First Grade ◽  
World Health ◽  
Protective Effects ◽  
Fissure Sealants ◽  
Monthly Family Income ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
First Permanent Molars

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the utilization of fissure sealants and their influence on caries reduction in first permanent molars (FPMs) among 6-9 years old female schoolchildren in Dammam, Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: First to fourth grade female children from public schools in Dammam participated in this cross-sectional study. Dental caries and fissure sealants in FPMs were examined clinically using the World Health Organization guidelines. In addition, the parents of the participants responded to a self-reported questionnaire. Results: The study analyzed the data of 449 children. Almost 44.3% of the participants had at least one FPM affected with caries. There were 8.7% of the participants who had fissure sealants in at least one FPM, and out of these, only 2.2% had four FPMs filled with sealants. A significantly greater proportion of participants with sealed FPMs had no caries than the lower proportion of participants without sealants who had caries (P=<0.05). The use of sealants increased significantly from first grade (10.3%) to second grade (30.8%), third grade (38.5%), and fourth grade (20.5%) (P=0.006). High monthly family income (P= 0.047) and having insurance (P=0.017) were significantly associated with increased sealant application. Nearly 21.9% of participants’ parents were aware of caries protective effects of dental sealants. Conclusion: The application of sealants was significantly associated with reduced caries in FPMs. Class year, monthly family income, and insurance were significantly associated with having sealants. Caries prevention programs for children should incorporate sealant application.

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 PERBEDAAN TOPICAL FLUORIDE APPLICATION DAN FISSURE SEALANT DALAM MENCEGAH KARIES PADAGIGI MOLAR SATU

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 98
Author(s):  
Pawarti Pawarti ◽  
Fathiah Fathiah
Keyword(s):  
Time Series ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Topical Application ◽  
P Value ◽  
Fissure Sealants ◽  
Fissure Sealant ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
Topical Fluoride ◽  
Pits And Fissures ◽  
First Permanent Molars

Abstract: Topical Fluoride Application And Fissure Sealant To Prevent Dental Caries Permanent First Molars. Anatomy pits and fissures of teeth are caries initiation vulnerable areas of the permanent molars that grow at the age of 6 years where children can not perform oral hygiene. Caries prevention can be done by closing the pits and fissures or application of fluoride (topical fluoride application) on the surface of the teeth. The purpose of this study was to analyze the difference fissure sealants and topical application of fluoride to prevent dental caries of first permanent molars. This study was a quasi-experimental study with time series, a sample was taken by purposive 117-second grade students of SDN District of North Pontianak. Data were analyzed using t-test. The result showed that fissure sealant more effective in caries prevention of first permanent molar than topical fluoride application where there were none caries teeth after and month fissure sealant, 25% sealant partially off and 11% fully off. Teeth that have done fluoride after 6 months of 3.9% of dental caries, the eighth month of 5.4% of dental caries. There was a significant difference between the effectiveness of fissure sealants with topical application of fluoride to prevent dental caries in first permanent molars p-value < 0.05, after 6-month p-value: 0.004 and after 8-month p-value: 0.001.Abstrak: Topical Fluoride Application Dan Fissure Sealant Untuk Mencegah Karies Pada Gigi Molar Satu Permanen. Anatomi pit dan fisura gigi merupakan daerah rentan inisiasi karies gigi molar satu permanen yang tumbuh pada usia 6 tahun anak belum bisa melakukan kebersihan mulutnya. Pencegahan karies dapat dilakukan dengan cara menutup pit dan fissure atau pengolesan fluor (topical fluoride application) pada permukaan gigi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk menganalisis perbedaan efektivitas fissure sealant dan topical fluoride application untuk mencegah karies gigi molar satu permanen anak usia 6 sampai 7 tahun .Penelitian ini merupakan experimental semu dengan studi time series , evaluasi perlakuan dilakukan setelah 3 bulan, 3 bulan dan 8 bulan, Sampel diambil secara purposive yaitu 117 siswa kelas 2 SDN Kecamatan Pontianak Utara. Analisis data menggunakan uji t tes. Hasil penelitian menunjukan fissure sealant lebih efektive mencegah karies pada molar satu permanen dibanding topical fluoride application pada tindakan fissure sealant setelah 8 bulan tidak ada gigi karies, 25 % sealant lepas sebagian dan 11% lepas seluruhnya. Gigi yang dilakukan pengolesan fluor setelah 6 bulan 3,9% gigi karies, bulan ke delapan 5,4% gigi karies, Ada perbedaan efektivitas yang signifikan antara fissure sealant dengan topical flouride application dalam mencegah karies gigi molar satu permanen dengan nilai p <0,05, yaitu pada bulan ke 6 (enam) nilai p : 0,004 dan pada bulan ke 8 (delapan) nilai p : 0,001.

Knowledge and Management of First Permanent Molars with Enamel Hypomineralization among Dentists and Orthodontists

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
J Craveia ◽  
P Rouas ◽  
T Carat ◽  
DJ Manton ◽  
MJ Boileau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Study Design ◽  
Child Anxiety ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Fissure Sealants ◽  
Diagnosis And Management ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
Molar Incisor Hypomineralization ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
First Permanent Molars

Purpose: Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is a developmental enamel anomaly of systemic origin affecting the first permanent molars and often the permanent incisors. Despite MIH being a prevalent anomaly, its diagnosis and management are challenging for practitioners; including poor anesthesia, failure of restorations, rapid enamel breakdown, poor resin adhesion, and related child anxiety. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge regarding and management of MIH amongst orthodontists and dentists. Study design: The study was performed from March to September 2017 and included 336 dentists and 32 orthodontists. Questionnaires comprised questions on MIH diagnosis, socio-demographic characteristics of the subjects, and photographs of a case of MIH with related questions regarding management. Results: Our results showed that 48% of dentists and 25% of orthodontists misdiagnosed MIH; with misdiagnosis associated with graduation prior to 1986 (p &lt; 0.001). Amongst dentists, 59% applied a fluoridated product and 34% applied fissure sealants in the case of moderate MIH. The application of fluoride was associated with graduation after 1986 (p &lt; 0.0001).Conclusion: Large disparities about knowledge and management of MIH exist between dental practitioners in France. Education regarding diagnosis and management of MIH is necessary.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Dental Caries and Fissure Sealants in the First Permanent Molars among Male Children in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 365-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sattam A Alshiha ◽  
Hessa M Alwayli ◽  
Mohammed A Hattan ◽  
Yazeed K Alfraih ◽  
Abdullah A Alamri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Caries ◽  
Fissure Sealants ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
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 Retention evaluation of two glass ionomer cement sealants: six-month clinical follow-up

2015 ◽  
Vol 63 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-308
Author(s):  
Alline FRAY ◽  
Thaís Manzano PARISOTTO ◽  
Gabriela Azevedo de Vasconcelos Cunha BONINI ◽  
Regina Maura Coli SIEGL ◽  
José Carlos Pettorossi IMPARATO
Keyword(s):  
Glass Ionomer Cement ◽  
Glass Ionomer ◽  
Fissure Sealants ◽  
Pit And Fissure Sealants ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
Materials Used ◽  
Sealant Retention ◽  
First Permanent Molars ◽  
Ionomer Cement

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the retention of glass ionomer sealant, Vitro Molar(r) (DFL) and Ketac Molar Easy Mix(r) (3 m ESPE) as pit and fissure sealants on first permanent molars, fully or partially erupted. Methods: The study sample consisted of 412 molars, among 110 children. The sealant retention was evaluated after 6 months of the application. Results: The results were collected through digital photographs and the retention results were assessed by the following System: score 0 - total retention; score 1 - sealant present in more than 50% of the pit and fissure system; score 2 - sealant present in less than 50% of the pit and fissure system; score 3 - missing sealant. Regarding the presence of the sealants in less than 50% of the occlusal surface, lower percentages were found for the two materials used as follows: score score 2 - Vitro Molar(r) (9,52% examiner 1 and 11.9% examiner 2) and score 2 - Ketac Molar Easy Mix(r)(9.52% examiner 1 and 10.71% examiner 2). Approximately 90% of the teeth sealed with Ketac Molar Easy Mix(r)or Vitro Molar(r) presented total loss (score 3). Thus, there was no statistical difference between the materials and between the examiners (p>0.05). Conclusion: Therefore it was concluded that the sealant retention in the studied population was not satisfactory for any of the materials used.

Fuji III vs. Fuji VII Glass Ionomer Sealants – A Clinical Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
B Kamala ◽  
Amitha Hegde
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Applications ◽  
Fluoride Release ◽  
Glass Ionomer ◽  
Fissure Sealants ◽  
Pit And Fissure Sealants ◽  
High Fluoride ◽  
Permanent Molars ◽  
One Year ◽  
The One ◽  
First Permanent Molars

Glass ionomer cements possess several properties that support their consideration in a wide variety of clinical applications including Pit and fissure sealants. The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate Fuji III and Fuji VII glass ionomer sealants in terms of retention, caries incidence and salivary fluoride release between two groups of children aged 6 and-8 years respectively. One hundred and ten first permanent molars were sealed and the clinical evaluation showed no incidence of caries. There was partial or complete retention of the sealant in 80% of the treated teeth in both groups at the one-year evaluation. Irrespective of the sealant used, the pattern of fluoride release remained consistent, with an initial high fluoride release followed by low prolonged leakage before returning to baseline value at the end of one year.

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