The Effect of Different Deproteinising Agents on the Clinical Success of Fissure Sealants in Permanent Teeth

Evaluation of the Effect of Different Deproteinizing Agents on the Clinical Success of Fissure Sealants in Permanent Teeth: Splint Mouth Clinical Study

Investigation of the effect of deproteinization agents on the clinical success of non-invasive fissure sealant application, which is a non-invasive method used to prevent caries formation or to stop the progression of initial caries lesions limited to enamel on tooth surfaces thought to be at high risk of caries.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients between the ages of 6-9 who do not have any systemic problems
• Have a score of 3 and 4 on the Frankl Behavior Scale
• Do not have a habit of clenching and/or grinding their teeth
• Have newly erupted permanent lower first molars without caries
• Have an indication for fissure sealant application

Exclusion Criteria:

• Teeth with fissure sealants
• Teeth with developmental defects such as hypoplasia
• Teeth with approximal or incipient caries lesions on one or both mandibular first permanent molars
• Children who are not systemically healthy
• Uncooperative children with scores of 1 and 2 on the Frankl Behavior Scale
• Children and parents who refuse to attend follow-up appointments
• Children with parafunctional habits such as teeth grinding