title: Retaining sealant on salivary contaminated enamel.
abstract: A two-year clinical study comparing sealants done with intentional salivary contamination shows that sealant retention is possible on wet enamel if a bonding agent is used between enamel and sealant. Dental material research implications and clinical possibilities are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Minnesota.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Feigal
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hitt
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Splieth
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate / Q000737:chemistry*; D002648:Child; D003188:Composite Resins / Q000737:chemistry; D001840:Dental Bonding; D003743:Dental Enamel / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000737:chemistry*; D019279:Resin Cements; D012463:Saliva; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; D019279:Resin Cements; C074318:Scotchbond Dual Cure; D017438:Bisphenol A-Glycidyl Methacrylate