title: Pit and fissure sealants--an ongoing commitment.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to provide the dental health professional with sound science related to sealants so that he/she can provide the best care to his/her patients. This article will synthesize the recommendations made by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association, review the rationale as to why sealants should be placed on a routine basis, and provide practical suggestions on how to optimize sealant placement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Ignelzi
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011313:Preventive Dentistry / Q000379:methods; D019279:Resin Cements / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019233:Retreatment; D012953:Societies, Dental; D019246:Tooth Preparation; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous
chemical_list: D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; D019279:Resin Cements