Clinical performance of a glass ionomer sealant protected with two different resin-based agents over a 2-year follow-up period

Authors

  • AT Ulusoy Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun
  • ES Tunc Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Ondokuz Mayis, Samsun
  • S Bayrak Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Osmangazi, Eskiehir

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2017.18.01.02

Keywords:

Child, Decay, Glass ionomer fissure sealant, Preventive dentistry

Abstract

AIM: To evaluate the effects of two different resin coating materials on the clinical performance of a conventional glass ionomer sealant. MATERIALS: Permanent first mandibular molars of 60 children aged 6-9 years were sealed with Fuji VII. In each child, G-Coat Plus coating agent was applied to molars on one side and Heliobond coating agent to molars on the opposite side of the mouth. Clinical evaluations were carried out at 1, 6, 12, 18 and 24 months after sealant and coating application. CONCLUSION: Although retention rates of Fuji VII were relatively low and similar for both resin coating agents tested, dental caries were not observed in either group during the 24-month study period. In children with a high risk of caries and partially erupted molars, the use of a glass ionomer sealant with a resin-based coating agent should be encouraged.