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Comparison of antibacterial properties of two fluoride-releasing and a nonfluoride-releasing pit and fissure sealants.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent ; 2007 Jul-Sep; 25(3): 133-6
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-115084
ABSTRACT
Occlusal pits and fissures are the most susceptible sites for the development of dental caries and prevention is difficult in the areas of occurrence. Although only 12.5% of all the tooth surfaces are occlusal, these surfaces develop more than two-thirds of total caries experienced by children. The fate of the bacteria is of significance when they are inadvertently sealed by a dental sealant. This study aimed in examining the antibacterial properties of three commercially available sealants, viz., Teethmate-F, Helioseal-F and Helioseal. Antibacterial testing was done by disc diffusion method. Selective agars were used to grow Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus, which are implicated in the pathogenesis of dental caries. Statistical analysis was carried out using student's t test. The study proved that Helioseal-F and Helioseal did not possess antibacterial properties and Teethmate-F was the only sealant that showed antibacterial properties.
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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Pit and Fissure Sealants / Saliva / Streptococcus mutans / Materials Testing / Humans / Cariostatic Agents / Child / Composite Resins / Culture Media / Fluorides Language: English Journal: J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2007 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Pit and Fissure Sealants / Saliva / Streptococcus mutans / Materials Testing / Humans / Cariostatic Agents / Child / Composite Resins / Culture Media / Fluorides Language: English Journal: J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent Journal subject: Dentistry Year: 2007 Type: Article