Longitudinal Evaluation of Sealing Molars with and without Incipient Dental Caries in a Public Health Program

Abstract

Initially sound tooth surfaces were unlikely to become decayed in five years, and did not benefit greatly from the application of sealants. Within the limitations of this study, there were clear efficiencies in sealing incipient, but not sound, surfaces. The targeting of teeth with incipient caries for sealants is therefore recommended.