title: A clinical evaluation of a light-cured fissure sealant (Helioseal).
abstract: The clinical success of pit and fissure sealants has been reported by several authors. In this study a white-shaded, visible-light-cured sealant was used; the results of the clinical evaluation confirmed this finding. Concerning retention rate, marginal adaptation, and the presence of secondary caries and air bubbles, good results were obtained. Data indicate that a visible- light-cured sealant (Helioseal) appears to be as good as the self-cured sealants and better than the UV-light-cured products. A comparison was also made between the invasive (PFSI) and non-invasive (PFS) application techniques; with respect to the marginal adaptation and the presence of air bubbles, better results were found for fissures that had been enlarged as a preventive measure. More longitudinal studies over a longer period of time are necessary.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pedodontics, State University of Ghent, Belgium.
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: De Craene
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Martens
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Dermaut
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Surmont
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D013499:Surface Properties; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; C059908:Helioseal