Assessing the long-term effect of a surface penetrating sealant.
Small defects are commonly found on the surfaces of composite restorations--especially in stress-bearing areas. Sealant application may reduce the wear rates of these restorations. This five-year study assesses the effect of sealant application on interfacial staining, clinical wear, marginal integrity and surface texture.
Dickinson
G L
GL
Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-1260.
Leinfelder
K F
KF
D000704:Analysis of Variance; D003116:Color; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry*; D003738:Dental Cements / Q000737:chemistry*; D003763:Dental Leakage; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000379:methods*; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D013499:Surface Properties; D014783:Viscosity
D003188:Composite Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; C078905:Bisfil