[Absolute or relative isolation for fissure sealants? 12-month clinical study]

Av Odontoestomatol. 1991 Mar;7(3):181-5.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

The purpose of this clinical study is to analyse the effectiveness of a sealant. Rubber dam and cotton roll methods of isolation where compared with respect to the effect of isolation method on retreatment and protection from caries during 12 months. We study the cost effectiveness ratio for both methods of isolation. The results could not be substantiated any differences between two methods.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Dental Caries
  • Dentistry, Operative / economics
  • Dentistry, Operative / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Molar
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants*
  • Protective Devices
  • Recurrence

Substances

  • Pit and Fissure Sealants