Clinical evaluators experienced difficulty adapting Hi Dense TC into their established clinical techniques and all reported that this product offered no advantages over materials already in use. Hi Dense TC is rated Marginal for use by the federal dental services. It is designed to help fulfill yearly training requirements and may be adapted to meet local requirements. Please be aware that formatting changes may occur between different PowerPoint versions and that slight editing may be required after download. This briefing joins the Radiation Safety and Infection Control briefings already available on the DIS web site.
Dental sealants are a vital component of caries prevention.
Filled sealants should be more resistant to wear and are preferable. Eight of the ten products listed in the synopsis were advertised as filled sealants. Only Teethmate F1 and Light Cure White Sealant are unfilled. Instructions for use are included with each of the products. Although the prices are listed for convenience, the products are not directly comparable by price.