title: Occlusal discrepancies after sealant therapy.
abstract: To date there has been no evidence concerning the need for adjusting the occlusion after sealant placement. Thus, this study investigated the occlusal effects of filled and unfilled sealants. For each of 18 subjects a sealant was applied and the occlusion monitored for 1 week. Each participant received a filled and an unfilled sealant for the specified period. With the filled sealant, nearly all subjects experienced a perceptable occlusal change and most were unable to abrade the interferences to a comfort level. These results indicate that the occlusion should be routinely verified and, if necessary, adjusted immediately after placement of a filled sealant.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Hygiene, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, School of Dentistry, Denver.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Tilliss
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Stach
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Hatch
authors.forename: G N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Cross-Poline
mesh_terms: D000180:Acrylic Resins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D001641:Bicuspid; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000737:chemistry; D003767:Dental Occlusion, Balanced; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D003769:Dental Occlusion, Traumatic / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000737:chemistry; D012677:Sensation; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000180:Acrylic Resins; D003188:Composite Resins; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; C067382:Prismashield; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate