title: An evaluation of BIS-GMA resin pit and fissure coatings.
abstract: A review of studies on the microleakage retention, durability, and cariostatic efficacy of BIS-MGA resin fissure sealants suggests that newly-erupted permanent molars benefit least but the benefit for premolars is consistently high. Problems arising in the assessment of the sealants in clinical trials are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018407:Bacterial Physiological Phenomena; D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D003764:Dental Materials / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors; D014070:Tooth / Q000382:microbiology / Q000648:ultrastructure
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D003764:Dental Materials; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants