Comparison of Retention of Self-etch Sealants and Flowable Composite in Permanent Molars

Comparison of Retention of Self-etch Sealants and Flowable Composite in Permanent Molars

Comparison of Retention of Self-etch sealants and Flowable Composite in permanent Molars.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients aged between 8 to 18 years.
2. Patients with completely erupted maxillary and mandibular molars with deep pits and fissures having a score of 0 or 1 according to ICDAS classification -

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with a history of any medical conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome , renal failure or have immunocompromised state (juvenile diabetes).
2. Patients with history of prolonged medication such as steroids, chemotherapy or TB medication.
3. Teeth with carious lesion extending to dentino-enamel junction/dentin.
4. Patients with poor oral hygiene.
5. Patients with bruxism or parafunctional habits.
6. Permanent molars with developmental defects or restorations.
7. Teeth with poor prognosis and having periodontal diseases.