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Home Effectiveness of plaque indicators and air polishing for the sealing of pits...

Effectiveness of plaque indicators and air polishing for the sealing of pits and fissures

Authors:

  • R. H. Botti
  • M. Boss
  • N. Zallocco
  • A. Vestri
  • A. Polimeni

ABSTRACT


Aim

Sealing of pits and fissures is one of the most effective techniques in caries prevention: however incomplete
removal of plaque debris, can cause lack of retention of the sealant.

Methods

Sixty first permanent
molars were sealed for this study. The teeth were divided into four groups. All teeth were isolated with a dental dam before
cleaning and coronal polishing was performed with synthetic bristles or air polishing. Disclosing solution was used to
reveal plaque. Three different operators performed cleanings and sealing.

Results

The results show that the plaque
indicator was necessary to ensure complete cleansing of pit and fissures. PROPHYflex3 was the easiest and most effective
device for removing plaque and debris. Synthetic bristles failed to thoroughly cleanse the surface in most attempts.

Conclusion

Results suggest that pits and fissures should be cleaned with a plaque indicator and air polishers before
placing a sealing material to ensure complete removal of plaque from the tooth.

PLUMX METRICS

Publication date:

Mar /2010

Keywords:

air polishing, pits and fissures sealing, synthetic bristles

Issue:

Vol.11 – n.1/2010

Page:

15 – 18

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Cite:


Harvard: R. H. Botti, M. Boss, N. Zallocco, A. Vestri, A. Polimeni (2010) "Effectiveness of plaque indicators and air polishing for the sealing of pits and fissures", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 11(1), pp15-18. doi:
Vancouver: R. H. Botti, M. Boss, N. Zallocco, A. Vestri, A. Polimeni. Effectiveness of plaque indicators and air polishing for the sealing of pits and fissures. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2010Mar.1 [cited 2025May.12];11(1):15-18. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/effectiveness-of-plaque-indicators-and-air-polishing-for-the-sealing-of-pits-and-fissures/
MLA: R. H. Botti, M. Boss, N. Zallocco, A. Vestri, A. Polimeni Effectiveness of plaque indicators and air polishing for the sealing of pits and fissures. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2010;11(1):15-18

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