The use of pit and fissure sealants provides
a physical barrier that inhibits microorganisms and food particles
accumulation, preventing caries initiation, and arresting caries progression. Permanent first molars, followed by second molars, show the highest caries
prevalence.
How do you use pits
and fissure sealant?
Procedures for Pit and
Fissure Sealant.
- Step One – Clean the Tooth Surface.
- Step Two – Isolate the Tooth Surface.
- Step Three – Etch the Tooth Surface.
- Step Four – Rinse and Dry the Tooth Surface
- Step Five – Apply the Bonding Agent
- Step Six – Apply the Sealant Material.
- Step Seven – Curing the Sealant.