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 .
Comparison of Retention Rates of Fissure Sealants Using Two Flowable Restorative Materials and a Conventional Resin Sealant: Two-Year Follow-Up
Objective : The purpose of this clinical study was to compare the retention rates of two flowable restorative systems ( Admira Flow and Gr and io Flow ) with that of a conventional resin-based sealant ( Fissurit F ) . Material s and Methods : The study was planned as a clinical trial with a split-mouth design . A total of 122 sealants ( 38 Admira Flow , 41 Gr and io Flow , 43 Fissurit F ) were r and omly applied to completely erupted permanent molars in 35 patients aged 9–20 years and followed up for 24 months . Data were analyzed using Pearson ’s χ2 and multiple comparison tests . Results : At the end of the follow-up period , Fissurit F had higher retention rates ( 81.0 % ) than both Admira Flow ( 60.5 % ) and Gr and io Flow ( 57.1 % ) , with p < 0.05 . However , there was no significant difference in caries development among groups ( p > 0.05 ) . Conclusion : The two flowable composite resin material s used as fissure sealant were less retentive than the conventional resin sealant
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 .