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. 2021 Dec 1;13(12):e1189-e1195.
doi: 10.4317/jced.58707. eCollection 2021 Dec.

Evaluation of Embrace WetBond and Helioseal-F sealant retention with and without a Self-etch adhesive: A 12 month follow-up

Gemimaa Mathew  1 , Trophimus-Gnanabagyan Jayakaran  2 , Hemalatha Ramkumar  3 , Senthil Dakshinamoorthy  4 , Shankar Paulindraraj  4 , Nancy Solomon  2
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Evaluation of Embrace WetBond and Helioseal-F sealant retention with and without a Self-etch adhesive: A 12 month follow-up

Gemimaa Mathew et al. J Clin Exp Dent. .

Abstract

Background: Pit and fissures on the young permanent tooth are ideal in harbouring dental plaque and calculus. Hence it is important to provide a preventive agent to protect against dental caries. Aim: To evaluate the retention of two different pit and fissure sealants with and without a self-etch adhesive in the first permanent molars for a period of one year.

Material and methods: 280 molars were included among 70 healthy children. According to randomisation, the groups were divided into Group IA - Embrace without Adhse One F bonding agent and Group IB - Embrace with Adhse One F bonding agent, Group IIA - Helioseal F without Adhse One F bonding agent and Group IIB - Helioseal F with Adhse One F bonding agent. The sealants were assessed clinically at 3,6,9, and 12 months using the modified Colour, Coverage, Caries (CCC) sealant evaluation system.

Results: At the end of 12 months, the retention rates of Group IB showed statistically significant results, followed by Group IIB, Group IA and Group IIA.

Conclusions: At twelve months follow-up Embrase WetBond and Helioseal-F were better retentive when used with a Adhese One F bonding agent which was statistically significant. Key words:Retention, Bonding agent, Embrace WetBond, Helioseal-F.

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