title: Autopolymerized versus light-polymerized fissure sealant.
abstract: This study found that 31 months after placement of a sealant, no significant difference was seen in the clinical performance and retention between the visible light-polymerized and autopolymerized materials. Practitioners can use either material without compromising efficacy.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Houpt
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fuks
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shapira
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chosack
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Eidelman
mesh_terms: D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D002648:Child; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008027:Light; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011897:Random Allocation
chemical_list: D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants