Evaluation of fissure sealant retention rates using Isolite in comparison with rubber dam and cotton roll isolation techniques: A randomized clinical trial

• DOI: 10.1111/ipd.13008
• Publication Date: 2022-05-11T10:41:31Z
• Authors: Rahif E. Mattar; Ayman M. Sulimany; Saad S. Binsaleh; Hebah M. Hamdan; Ibrahim M. Al‐Majed
• Keywords: Retention rate; Fissure; Isolation

Abstract Background Clinical studies comparing retention rates of pit and fissure sealants placed under Isolite, rubber dam, cotton roll combined have not been conducted until now. Aim To evaluate the rate (PFS) three different isolation techniques (Isolite system [IS], dam [RDI], [CRI]). Design One hundred forty‐four teeth from 48 children aged 6–15 years attending paediatric dental clinics at King Saud University in Saudi Arabia were randomized to receive PFS using techniques. The that met inclusion criteria by a simple block random allocation method. All an operator evaluated blinded evaluator. evaluation scores recorded baseline followed up over period 12–22 months. Results children's mean age was 8.58 ± 1.93 years. Seven patients lost follow‐up. A total 123 clinically evaluated; these teeth, 22% had completely retained sealants, whereas approximately 66% partial loss 12% complete sealants. There were, however, no significant differences between on sealant. Conclusion types impact