Comparison of acid versus laser etching on the clinical performance of a fissure sealant: 24-month results

• Published in: Operative dentistry Vol. 38; no. 2; p. 151
• Main Authors: Karaman, E, Yazici, A R, Baseren, M, Gorucu, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.2013
• Subjects: Acid Etching, Dental - methods; Bicuspid - anatomy & histology; Bicuspid - drug effects; Bicuspid - radiation effects; Composite Resins - chemistry; Curing Lights, Dental; Dental Bonding; Dental Cements - chemistry; Dental Enamel - anatomy & histology; Dental Enamel - drug effects; Dental Enamel - radiation effects; Dental Etching - methods; Dental Polishing - methods; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Lasers, Solid-State; Male; Molar - anatomy & histology; Molar - drug effects; Molar - radiation effects; Phosphoric Acids - chemistry; Pit and Fissure Sealants - chemistry; Surface Properties; Tooth Preparation - methods; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult

To compare the clinical performance of a pit and fissure sealant placed with the use of different enamel preparation methods, i.e. acid or Er,Cr:YSGG laser etching, over 24 months. Sixteen subjects (15 female, 1 male) with no restorations or sealant present on their fissures and no detectable caries...