What does pit and fissure sealing mean?

Pit and fissure sealing is a very popular method for preventing oral diseases. It can effectively prevent tooth decay. Tooth decay in children is becoming more and more common. Tooth decay is very harmful to children. Parents can consider this method of preventing tooth decay.

1. Is pit and fissure sealing harmful?

Pit and fissure sealing is a method of preventing tooth decay through the steps of cleaning teeth, acid etching, rinsing and drying, applying sealant and curing. The materials that play a major role are usually polymer synthetic materials, such as hydrogen-based acrylates, polyamines, etc. These materials are safe polymer materials with no toxic side effects. So you don't have to worry about causing harm to your children.

However, this refers to materials with quality assurance. If they are inferior materials, not only will they fail to achieve the preventive effect, but they will also bring some harm. Therefore, when you take your child to do pit and fissure sealing, you must be cautious in choosing materials.

2. Indications

There are many factors involved in deciding whether to perform pit and fissure sealing, the most important of which are the appearance and evaluation of the pits and fissures.

1) Deep pits and fissures, especially those that can get stuck in the probe (including suspected caries).

2) The patient's other teeth, especially the opposite teeth with the same name, have caries or are prone to caries.

3. Best time

The best time to seal pits and fissures is when the teeth are fully erupted and caries has not yet occurred.

1) When children’s teeth erupt and reach the occlusal plane, it is suitable for pit and fissure sealing, usually within 4 years of eruption.

2) Deciduous molars at 3-4 years old, first permanent molars at 6-7 years old, second permanent molars at 11-13 years old, and bicuspids at 9-13 years old.

3) For disabled children with poor oral hygiene, even if they are older or their teeth have been in the mouth for a long time, the age for pit and fissure sealing can be relaxed.