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Clinical And Digital Evaluation Of Wear Resistance Of Bioactive Pits And Fissure Sealant With And Without Etching Versus Conventional Resin Based Pits And Fissure Sealants: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL
This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the wear resistance and clinical performance of bioactive versus conventional resin-based pit and fissure sealants over a 12-month period. Conducted on young adults with sound, caries-susceptible molars, the study evaluated three groups: bioactive sealants applied with and without etching, and conventional resin-based sealants with etching. Clinical assessments and 3D digital scans were used to measure sealant retention and wear. The study seeks to determine whether bioactive sealants, especially when applied without etching, provide comparable long-term protection and durability to conventional sealants, potentially simplifying application without compromising effectiveness.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Cairo University |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | NOT_YET_RECRUITING |
| Enrolment | 23 |
| Start date | 2025-08 |
| Completion | 2026-10 |
Conditions
- Pit and Fissure Caries
Interventions
- Bioactive Sealant with Etching: Participants in this group received a fluoride-releasing bioactive pit and fissure sealant (BeautiSealant, Shofu) applied after etching the tooth surface with 37% phosp
- Bioactive Sealant without Etching: In this group, the same bioactive sealant (BeautiSealant, Shofu) was applied directly without acid etching. This simplified technique evaluates the sealant's effecti
- Conventional Resin-Based Sealant with Etching (Control): This group received a conventional resin-based sealant (Fisseal, Promedica) following standard acid etching. This technique represents the trad
Primary outcomes
- retention of wear resistance of the sealants — 3,6,9 and 12 months
modified USPHS criteria