›› 2013, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (3): 148-150.

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Clinical study of using quantitative lightinduced fluorescence to test pit and fissure sealant on primary molar teeth

  

  • Received:2012-09-13 Revised:2012-11-19 Online:2013-03-28 Published:2013-03-14

Abstract: Objective To assess the effect of resin EMBRACE WetBond and glass ionomer GC Fuji Ⅶ as pit and fissure sealant on teeth of children under conditions of limited moisture isolation for 6 months,using QLF. Methods 114 children aged 3 to 5 years old who meet the inclusion criteria were recruited from Chengdu.The subjects were randomized into two groups.Using EMBRACE WetBond and GC Fuji Ⅶ as pit and fissure sealant between two groups.QLF images were taken of each tooth 3 months and 6 months after seal. Results 105 chldren completed the 6 months′ clinical trial,and the number of sealed teeth was 201.The results showed statistically significant differences between sealed teeth of children in two treatment groups in total fluorescence loss of green fluorescence(ΔQ) after seal,3 months and 6 months after seal(P<0.05),and in total red fluorescence(R)(P<0.01) except in 3 months and 6 months after seal(P=0.191). Conclusions QLF can effectively evaluate pit and fissure sealant on primary molar teeth,and it can be a monitoring means to prevent tooth decay..

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