title: Update on fissure sealants.
abstract: The pit and fissure sealants that are commercially available today are designed to prevent plaque, bacteria and carbohydrates from entering the fissures and causing caries. This article will concentrate on contemporary diagnostic problems and indications for fissure sealing. Brief mention will be made of innovations in materials and techniques.
authors.affiliation: Department of Conservative Dental Surgery, United Medical and Dental School, Guy's Hospital, London.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Kidd
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Joyston-Bechal
mesh_terms: D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003750:Dental Fissures / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants
chemical_list: D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants