Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline for the Use of Pit-and-Fissure Sealants flashcards

If the occlusal lesion is noncavitated, sealing can inhibit progression by isolating the susceptible site.

• The guideline strongly favors sealants over no sealant for eligible primary and permanent molar surfaces, with moderate-quality evidence.
• Also address overall caries risk and monitor retention, because placing a sealant does not remove the need for prevention and review.