Caries-preventive effect of glass ionomer sealant reapplication: study presents three-year results.
The caries-preventive effect of glass-ionomer sealant depends on both retention of sealant and fluoride release. In this study, the retention rate was maintained by sealant reapplication over three years. Caries reduction was 76.1 percent at one year, 69.9 percent at two years and 66.5 percent at three years. Reapplication is an acceptable procedure and seemed to improve caries reduction.
Komatsu
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Department of Operative Dentistry, Hokkaido University School of Dentistry, Sapporo, Japan.
Shimokobe
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Kawakami
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Yoshimura
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D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D006801:Humans; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008963:Molar; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000737:chemistry*; D013997:Time Factors
D005899:Glass Ionomer Cements; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; C037885:Fuji-ionomer; D005459:Fluorides