Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 211-212, December 2005

Glass ionomer cement (GIC) sealants on first primary molars failed to reduce caries experience among Welsh preschoolers

Oral Health Research Institute, Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, Indiana University/Purdue University at Indianapolis School of Dentistry Indianapolis, Indiana

Original Article

Chadwick BL, Treasure ET. A randomised controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of glass ionomer sealants in pre-school children. Caries Res 2005;39(1):34-40.

Level of Evidence

1b

Purpose/Question

The purpose of this study was to ascertain if GIC sealants in primary molars in preschool children (18 to 30 months of age) reduce fissure caries incidence rate in either first molars or across the entire dentition, and to establish sealant retention over time.

Source of Funding

Government

Type of Study/Design

Randomized controlled trial

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PII: S1532-3382(05)00173-9

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.09.004

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 4 , Pages 211-212, December 2005

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