Description

Premium Fissure Sealants: Advanced Caries Protection for Lasting Smiles

Product Overview

Safeguard your patients' smiles from the threat of occlusal caries with our advanced Fissure Sealants. Designed for superior adhesion, durability, and ease of application, our sealants provide a non-invasive, highly effective barrier against cavity-causing bacteria and food particles in the vulnerable pits and fissures of posterior teeth. Empower your practice with a reliable solution for proactive preventive dentistry, ensuring healthier outcomes for children, adolescents, and adults.

What Are Fissure Sealants?

Fissure sealants are thin, protective coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars. These surfaces often contain deep grooves, called pits and fissures, that are difficult to clean with a toothbrush and are highly susceptible to decay. Our fissure sealants effectively fill these depressions, creating a smooth, impermeable surface that prevents food, plaque, and bacteria from accumulating, thus dramatically reducing the risk of caries formation.

Key Features & Benefits

• Superior Caries Prevention: Creates a robust physical barrier that effectively blocks bacteria and food debris from accessing susceptible pits and fissures, significantly reducing cavity incidence.
• Durable & Long-Lasting: Formulated for exceptional wear resistance and strong bond strength, ensuring extended protection for several years under normal oral conditions.
• Non-Invasive & Painless: The application process is entirely non-invasive, requiring no drilling or anesthesia, making it ideal for anxious patients and children.
• Enhanced Oral Hygiene: Smooths out the intricate occlusal surfaces, making teeth easier to clean effectively with regular brushing.
• Fluoride Releasing Options (Specific Formulations): Selected variants incorporate fluoride, offering an added layer of protection by promoting remineralization of adjacent tooth structure.
• Esthetically Pleasing: Available in clear, opaque white, or tinted shades to match natural tooth color or allow for easy visual monitoring.
• Excellent Adhesion & Retention: Engineered for optimal flowability into the deepest fissures and strong, reliable bonding to etched enamel.
• Cost-Effective Preventive Care: Prevents the need for more extensive and costly restorative treatments later, offering a valuable long-term investment in oral health.
• Quick & Easy Application: Designed for efficient chairside application, optimizing your practice's workflow.

Indications for Use

• Newly erupted permanent molars and premolars in children and adolescents, especially within the first few years of eruption.
• Deep, retentive pits and fissures on permanent or primary teeth that are difficult to clean.
• Patients with a high risk of dental caries.
• Teeth with early signs of demineralization within pits and fissures, but no frank caries.
• As part of a comprehensive preventive dentistry program for patients of all ages.

Contraindications

• Presence of existing occlusal caries (must be treated with a restorative filling).
• Presence of interproximal caries on the tooth indicated for sealing.
• Well-coalesced, self-cleansing fissures that are not susceptible to decay.
• Inability to maintain a dry, uncontaminated field during application.
• Known allergies to any of the product's components.

Types of Fissure Sealants Available

• Resin-Based Sealants (Light-Cured):
  • Typically composed of Bis-GMA, UDMA, or TEGDMA resins with inorganic fillers.
  • Offer excellent strength, wear resistance, and long-term retention.
  • Require strict moisture control during application.
  • Available in filled and unfilled formulations.
• Glass Ionomer Sealants (Self-Cured/Light-Cured):
  • Offer moisture tolerance, making them suitable for challenging isolation cases.
  • Actively release fluoride, providing an additional therapeutic benefit.
  • Generally less wear-resistant than resin-based sealants but excellent for temporary or early interventions.

Application Protocol (General Guidelines)

1. Preparation: Thoroughly clean the occlusal surface with a prophy brush and pumice (non-fluoridated). Rinse and dry.
2. Isolation: Isolate the tooth using cotton rolls, dry angles, or a rubber dam to maintain a completely dry field.
3. Etching: Apply phosphoric acid etchant gel to the pits and fissures for the recommended time (e.g., 15-20 seconds).
4. Rinsing & Drying: Thoroughly rinse the etchant off for 15-20 seconds and gently air-dry until the enamel appears frosty white (etched).
5. Sealant Application: Apply a thin, even layer of fissure sealant to the etched pits and fissures, ensuring no air bubbles. Avoid overfilling.
6. Curing: Light-cure the sealant for the recommended time (e.g., 20-40 seconds) using a dental curing light, ensuring full polymerization.
7. Evaluation: Check for voids, bubbles, and proper coverage. Inspect occlusion with articulating paper and adjust with a finishing bur if necessary. Floss interproximally to remove any excess material.

Technical Specifications (Varies by specific product)

• Composition: (e.g., Bis-GMA, UDMA, TEGDMA resins, Barium glass fillers, Fluoride-releasing components)
• Viscosity: Low-flow for optimal penetration into fissures
• Shades: Clear, Opaque White, Tinted (e.g., yellow, blue)
• Curing Type: Light-Cured (400-500 nm wavelength)
• Film Thickness: (e.g., < 100 µm)
• Compressive Strength: (e.g., > 150 MPa)
• Flexural Strength: (e.g., > 50 MPa)

Packaging Options

• Syringe Kits (e.g., 1.2 ml, 2.0 ml syringes with applicator tips)
• Bulk Bottles (e.g., 5 ml, 6 ml bottles for brush application)
• Unit-Dose Capsules (for specific formulations)
• Includes complimentary etchant and bond (in selected kits).

Storage & Shelf Life

• Store in a cool, dark place (e.g., 2°C - 27°C / 35°F - 80°F).
• Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity.
• Keep tightly capped when not in use.
• Refer to product packaging for specific shelf life.

Safety & Warnings

• For professional dental use only.
• Always follow the manufacturer's Instructions for Use (IFU).
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, eye protection, and masks.
• Ensure adequate ventilation during use.
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes; rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs and seek medical attention if irritation persists.
• Maintain strict moisture control throughout the procedure to ensure optimal bond strength and longevity.

Choose our Premium Fissure Sealants to provide your patients with reliable, long-term protection against caries. Partner with us in delivering exceptional preventive dental care.

Contact us today to learn more about our range of Fissure Sealants and how they can benefit your practice.