Clinical comparison of a flowable composite and fissure sealant: A 24-month split-mouth, randomized, and controlled study

Erdemir, Ugur; Sancakli, Hande; YAMAN, BATU; Ozel, Sevda; Yucel, Taner; Yıldız, Esra

doi:10.1016/j.jdent.2013.11.015

Clinical comparison of a flowable composite and fissure sealant: A 24-month split-mouth, randomized, and controlled study

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Erdemir U., Sancakli H. S., YAMAN B. C., Ozel S., Yucel T., Yıldız E.

JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY, vol.42, no.2, pp.149-157, 2014 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 42 Issue: 2
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jdent.2013.11.015
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.149-157
Keywords: Fissure caries, Fissure sealant, Flowable composite, Clinical study, Retention, GLASS-IONOMER, DENTAL-CARIES, 5-YEAR EVALUATION, HEALTH CARE, PIT, ENAMEL, PREVENTION, PRETREATMENT, PENETRATION, ADOLESCENTS
Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this clinical study was to evaluate the retention rate and caries-prevention effect of a flowable composite compared to a conventional resin-based sealant in a young population over a 24-month period.