Pit and Fissure Sealants in Dentistry

Dental Caries is one of the most common oral diseases to impact human lives adversely. The presence of deep pits and fissures on the occlusal surfaces of the posterior teeth has been one of the various factors responsible for this multi-factorial disease. Depending upon the susceptibility of the individual to Dental Caries, the pit and fissure sealants can be used effectively to prevent the same. The principle by which it works is by forming a protective layer on the occlusal surface immune to salivary environment. Various materials have been used as sealants including Glass ionomer and resins. This book explores in detail all the viable materials used as Sealants whether used independently or in combination and the preventive effect that they have on the human teeth.