Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 218-219, September 2006

Sealed teeth get less restorative treatment

Boston University School of Dental Medicine, 715 Albany St., 560, 3rd floor, Boston, MA 02118-2308

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Natural history of treatment outcomes of permanent first molars: a study of sealant effectiveness.

Bhuridej P, Damiano PC, et al. J Am Dent Assoc 2005;136(9):1265-72.

Level of Evidence

2b cohort study

Purpose/Question

Do sealed permanent first molars need less restorative treatment than unsealed permanent first molars?

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Cohort study—children in Iowa continuously enrolled in Medicaid, 1996-2000, for whom there exist claims data

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PII: S1532-3382(06)00066-2

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2006.06.005

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 6, Issue 3 , Pages 218-219, September 2006