Comparative evaluation of microleakage and penetration depth of ACP containing pit and fissure sealant and flowable composite – An in-vitro study
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: study evaluated and compared the microleakage and penetration depth of ACP containing pit and fissure sealant with flowable composite. Material and Methods: Sixty extracted non-carious premolars were categorized into four groups of 15 samples each. Sealant was applied after the Occlusal surfaces of the sample teeth were prophylactically treated with pumice slurry. Later, the teeth were thermocycled and immersed in methylene blue for a period of 24 hours. The samples were buccolingually sectioned and analysed under a stereomicroscope. Statistical analysis was carried out to compare the microleakage and depth of penetration. Results: Flowable nanocomposite gave comparable results with that of the sealant in terms of microleakage. Nano-hybrid flowable composite performed better with respect to depth of penetration between tested materials with the difference being statistically significant. Conclusions: Depth of Penetration, Sealants, Microleakage.
DOI: 10.4317/jced.61756
Authors: P. Bartaria, P. Sharma, H. Sogi, M. Jain, P. Shahi, R. Kapoor
Institution: Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana
Language: English
Subfield: General Dentistry
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4401219127