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.

Patients reporting to Paedodontics and Operative dentistry department of FUCD&H will be selected according to inclusion criteria after history, clinical examination & radiographic evaluation.