Factors affecting the structure of a fissure sealant at the enamel/sealant interface.
Scanning electron microscope study of a fissure sealant on enamel in vitro shows the effect of varying methods of application, viscosity, dryness and time of etching of enamel. The effective attachment of the sealant to enamel required that it be brushed into the dry etched enamel. Viscosity seemed unimportant.
D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D003764:Dental Materials; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; D013499:Surface Properties
D003764:Dental Materials; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants