Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 12-13 , March 2007

Glass Ionomer Pit and Fissure Sealant Provides Caries Protection on Occlusal Surfaces

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  4. Holmgren CJ, Lo ECM, Hu DY, Wann HC. ART restorations and sealants placed in Chinese school children—results after 3 years. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2000;28:314–320
  5. Peretz B, Ram S, Azo E, Efat Y. Preschool caries as an indicator of future caries: a longitudinal study. Pediatr Dent. 2003;25:114–118
  6. Hicks J, Flaitz C. Pit and fissure sealants and conservative adhesive restorations: scientific and clinical rationale. In:  Pinkham JR,  Casamassimo PS,  Fields HW,  McTigue DJ,  Nowak AJ editor. Pediatric Dentistry—Infancy through Adolescence. 4th ed.. Philadelphia, PA: Elevier Saunders Publishing; 2005;p. 520–576

PII: S1532-3382(06)00199-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2006.12.005

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 1 , Pages 12-13 , March 2007