What is fissure sealant? This is a question frequently asked by many parents. Let’s find out.

The chewing surfaces of the posterior teeth have grooves called fissures. These grooves are risky for tooth decay. Because the cleaning function of the saliva and the toothbrush is insufficient for the fissures.  Most of the caries in children occur for this reason. Fissure sealant application is frequently recommended and applied by dentists to prevent caries in children. That’s why it is considered an applicaiton of paediatric dentistry. In some cases, adults also get sealants.

Fissure sealant application is the process of filling the indentations and protrusions on the molars with a viscous filling material. This procedure is usually completed in one session. The duration of application is usually determined by paediatric dentists after examination.

The aim of this procedure is to prevent the filling of the grooves and cavities in the posterior teeth with nutrients and to minimise the risk of tooth decay. Preventive dental care in children is very important.

How to Apply Fissure Sealant?

During fissure sealant application, tooth cleaning is performed first. Then the tooth surface is washed with a special material for preparation. Fissure sealant in fluid form is applied to fill the recesses and protrusions in tooth. This process takes approximately 1-2 minutes for each tooth. Afterwards, a special light is shone on the tooth surface covered with liquid material to harden the material used. It is performed only on the chewing surfaces of molars.

Fissure sealant application can be made to any child aged 3 and over. No pain is felt during the application. Therefore, there is no need for anaesthesia. Fissure sealant protection continues until the deciduous teeth fall. However, if there are problems such as wear and breakage, the fissure sealant can be renewed.

Fissure sealant application is a supportive treatment in preventing dental caries. Combining the treatment with other applications increases the effect of the application. It is also necessary to pay attention to daily oral care.

Is There Any Harm for Teeth in Fissure Sealant Application?

Fissure sealant application does not have any harmful effects on children’s health. Treatment can also be applied to adults when the dentist deems it necessary.

What is the Difference Between Dental Filling and Fissure Sealant Application?

Fissure sealant application can sometimes be confused with dental filling. Fissure sealant application is a treatment to prevent cavities by filling the grooves, recesses and protrusions that have not yet decayed but have a high risk of caries. Dental filling is a procedure applied to teeth that have begun to decay and have damaged enamel or dentin.

Why Fissure Sealant Application Should Be Done?

If this application is not made, the surfaces that are suitable for caries formation in the posterior teeth are in danger. This process results in the decay of the molars, which are the last milk teeth to be shed.

Preventive dental care in children is very important. For more information about Paediatric Dentistry applications, please contact Antalya Smile Designs.

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