Evaluating Two Types of Pit and Fissure Sealants for Children Aged 6 to 12 with Molar Incisor Hypomineralization

What this Trial Is About

This research involves children aged 6 to 12 years with molar incisor hypomineralization who visit a pediatric dentistry clinic for routine dental care. The study aims to compare two types of pit and fissure sealants to evaluate their effectiveness and patient comfort during dental treatment. The trial is randomized and single-blind, focusing on teeth that have early enamel defects diagnosed using established pediatric dental criteria. Participants will receive one of two treatments a conventional resin-based fissure sealant applied after etching the tooth surface with phosphoric acid, or a self-adhesive flowable composite applied in one step. Both types of sealants are polymerized with a light device, and occlusion is checked with articulation paper. The treatments will be evaluated at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months to assess sealant retention and quality. Children will undergo dental examinations using standardized criteria for evaluating tooth decay and enamel condition. Sensitivity of treated teeth will be measured using a cold air sensitivity scale. Researchers will monitor sealant success based on various factors including form, adaptation, texture, color, retention, and presence of secondary caries. The total follow-up period for each participant is 12 months, during which clinical evaluations will be performed regularly to assess treatment outcomes and tooth sensitivity.

Clinical Evaluation of Two Different Pit and Fissure Sealants