Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 124, Issue 7, 68-72
Copyright © 1993 by American Dental Association
Assessing the long-term effect of a surface penetrating sealant
GL Dickinson
and
KF Leinfelder
Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-1260.
Small defects are commonly found on the surfaces of composite restorations--especially in stress-bearing areas. Sealant application may reduce the wear rates of these restorations. This five-year study assesses the effect of sealant application on interfacial staining, clinical wear, marginal integrity and surface texture.