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Assessment of Microleakage among Various Pit and Fissure Sealants: A Comparative Approach
- 1. International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research (IJDSIR)
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Background: Pit and fissures are considered to be highly vulnerable sites for the adhesion of cariogenic microorganisms and consequently result in caries formation. Microleakage remains the primary concern associated with sealant failure. A sealant is considered an effective preventive measure against dental caries only when it is securely bonded to the tooth and effectively shields the pits and fissures from the oral bacterial environment.
Aim: To compare the microleakage of two different pit and fissure sealants placed on permanent molars.
Materials and methods: A total of 32 extracted molars were randomly divided into two groups of 16, group I samples were restored with Yuseal and group II with Fissure Seal. Further these samples were subjected to thermocycling, immersed in 2% methylene blue dye, sectioned and evaluated under stereomicroscope to assess the amount of dye penetration. A non-parametric test (Mann–Whitney U) was performed to compare the mean microleakage score difference between the groups.
Results: Both the groups showed some degree of dye penetration, with Group I demonstrating lower microleakage scores compared to Group II. However, the difference was not statistically significant.
Conclusion: The findings of the study recommend that both Yuseal and Fissure Seal are suitable for use as pit and fissure Sealants in permanent molars.
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