title: Assessing the long-term effect of a surface penetrating sealant.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-1260.
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Dickinson
authors.forename: K F
authors.initials: KF
authors.lastname: Leinfelder
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D003738:Dental Cements; D017220:Dentin-Bonding Agents; C078905:Bisfil