Retention of Pits and Fissure Sealants on Non Carious vs Initial Carious Enamel Lesions in Posterior Teeth
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age7-18
SponsorFoundation University Islamabad
This clinical study is planned to be conducted to compare retention rates of pits and fissure sealants on non carious (ICDAS score 0) vs Initial carious enamel lesions (ICDAS Score 1,2) in posterior permeant teeth at 3 months, 6 months and 12 months follow-up. This will help us guide follow-up strategies for optimal caries prevention.
Fully erupted maxillary and mandibular 1st and 2nd molars with antagonist teeth present.
ICDAS score 0,I,II
Age 7 to 18 years
Both genders included
permanent teeth requiring restorations,
uncooperative patients
patients unwilling for follow-ups
molars withy antagonist teeth not present