title: The effect of sealants on dental caries: a review.
abstract: Many dentists are concerned that caries may progress if inadvertently sealed within a tooth by a pit and fissure sealant. Several research studies have been performed to determine whether this is an important concern. This report reviews the methods and results of those studies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Swift
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000382:microbiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants