Conclusion It seems that the use of flowable composite as a fissure sealing material can slightly increase the retention rate of sealants compared with conventional resin-based sealants
Objectives The aim of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to evaluate fissure sealant retention in clinical studies in which investigators used flowable composites as pit and fissure sealants compared with conventional resin-based pit and fissure sealants .
Clinical evaluation of Helioseal F fissure sealant
Abstract Unfilled resins are commonly in use as sealant material . In addition , there are filled sealants available . Helioseal F is a newly developed filled material with fluoride release . In this clinical trial , Helioseal F has been evaluated in one lower molar versus Delton opaque as an unfilled control in lower molars . After 12 months there were no significant differences in retention , porosities , and the number of clinical ly unacceptable margins between the material s. The complete retention was 30 out of 31 examined teeth for Delton and 28 out of 31 for Helioseal F. After 1 year of clinical testing , these results indicate that a sealant containing fluoride-releasing particles did not show a significant difference in retention rate compared to an unfilled conventional sealant . However , long-term results concerning marginal adaptation should be evaluated
Conclusion It seems that the use of flowable composite as a fissure sealing material can slightly increase the retention rate of sealants compared with conventional resin-based sealants
Objectives The aim of this systematic review and meta- analysis was to evaluate fissure sealant retention in clinical studies in which investigators used flowable composites as pit and fissure sealants compared with conventional resin-based pit and fissure sealants .