Pit and Fissure sealants

Sharon Priscilla · Prathima GS · Suganya M

Clever Fox Publishing

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Dental caries is an imbalance between the gain and loss of minerals. The minerals are lost from teeth by acids produced by bacteria within the mouth whereas minerals are gained from saliva and fluorides present in the oral cavity. Posterior teeth have fissures while anterior teeth have cingulum or pits. These pits and fissure are most prone to dental decay as food gets trapped in them and are difficult to clean. Pit and fissure sealants are material used to fill these pits and fissures to create a smooth surface making it easy to clean. Pit and fissure sealants are commonly used in pediatric patients and erupting permanent molars as they are at high risk. Pit and fissure sealants are a preventive treatment method where a barrier is created and removes biofilm from the occlusal surface. This library dissertation highlights various pit and fissure sealants, their indication, contraindication, technique of application.

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Dr Sharon Priscilla is currently a post graduate resident in Department of Pediatric and Preventive dentistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science, SBV university, Pondicherry. She completed her graduation from Rajah Muthiah Dental College & Hospital, Annamalai university, Tamil Nadu.

Dr Prathima G S currently working as Professor and head in Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry has 19 years of academic experience in her field . She has graduated from CODS Mangalore, MAHE. She has special interest in children with special health care needs & Behavioural child psychology. She has both national and international publications and copyrights on her name.

Dr. Suganya M completed her Post graduation in Pediatric Dentistry from KLE University in 2013. She has completed PG Diploma in Health Professions Education from SBV University and currently working as an Associate Professor in Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry. She has publications in both national and international journals to her credit.