Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 124, Issue 3, 88-97
Copyright © 1993 by American Dental Association
Retaining sealant on salivary contaminated enamel
RJ Feigal,
J Hitt,
and
C Splieth
Division of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Minnesota.
A two-year clinical study comparing sealants done with intentional salivary contamination shows that sealant retention is possible on wet enamel if a bonding agent is used between enamel and sealant. Dental material research implications and clinical possibilities are discussed.