Evaluation of Effects of Deproteinization and Intermediate Bonding on the Retention of Pit and Fissure Sealants-An In-Vivo study
Aim: The aim of the study to evaluate the effect of deproteinization and intermediate bonding on the retention of pit and fissure sealants- An In-Vivo study
Material and method: After obtaining approval from the ethical committee, a randomized controlled clinical trial was performed. The study was performed on 50 young permanent mandibular first molar teeth divided into two equal groups; Group I treated with acid etching followed by pit and fissure sealant application only while in Group II deproteinization, acid etching, bonding agent application was done followed by pit and fissure sealant application. All subjects were clinically evaluated for retention after 6 and 12 months of application and retention was assessed on the basis of Simonsen’s criteria.
Results and Conclusions: Enamel deproteinization along with the use of intermediate bonding layer resulted in significant enhancement of retention of pit and fissure sealants.
Keywords: Pit and fissure caries, Pit and fissure sealants, Deproteinization
Citation: Bobba CT, Choksi R, Grewal VS, Basra HK, Momin S. “Evaluation of Effects of Deproteinization and Intermediate Bonding on the Retention of Pit and Fissure Sealants- An In-Vivo study”. SVOA Dentistry 2:4 (2021) Pages 139-142.
