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	Sealants - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
		Dental sealants are thin, plastic films painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth - molars and premolars - and are highly effective in the prevention of tooth decay (caries and cavities).
		Dental sealants are particularly effective on the back teeth, as the back teeth contain more hard-to-reach pits and grooves that serve as a host to food debris and plaque build-up.
		Sealants are especially beneficial for children because their newly erupted, permanent teeth are most susceptible to cavities and least benefited by fluoride.
	www.lpch.org /diseasehealthinfo/healthlibrary/dental/sealants.html (300 words)

	AGD - What Is A Sealant?
		A dental sealant is a thin plastic film painted on the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars (the teeth directly in front of the molars).
		Because sealants act as a physical barrier to decay, protection is determined by the sealants' ability to adhere to the tooth.
		Sealant protection is reduced or lost when part or all of the bond between the tooth and sealant is broken.
	www.agd.org /consumer/topics/sealants/main.asp (648 words)

	Bisphenol A - Human Health & Safety: Product Safety: Dental Sealants
		Dental sealants are an important tool in preventing dental caries by providing a protective barrier on the teeth, particularly when used during a child's formative years.
		Dental composites are complex mixtures of materials that generally consist of an organic resin matrix, reinforcing inorganic filler and a silane-coupling agent, which connects the filler and the resin matrix.
		Composites and sealants are provided and applied in the form of a paste or viscous liquid, which is then cured or hardened after application by polymerization of the resin with a UV or visible light treatment.
	www.bisphenol-a.org /human/dental.html (2567 words)

	Dental Sealants
		A dental sealant is a plastic coating applied to the chewing surfaces of back teeth.
		Dental sealants prevent dental decay in the grooves.
		Sealants can be highly effective in protection against cavities provided the sealant is continuously monitored by a dentist.
	etl2.library.musc.edu /sealants (404 words)

	sealants
		Even though dental sealants have been around since the 1960s, fewer than 25 percent of children in the United States have sealants on their teeth.
		Sealants are painted on as a liquid and quickly harden to form a shield over the tooth.
		Although dental sealants are relatively inexpensive and are known to be an efficient means of preventing caries, they are underused in Oregon.
	www.oregon.gov /DHS/ph/oralhealth/programs/sealants.shtml (932 words)

	Root Canat Treatment
		Dental sealants are thin, plastic films painted on the chewing surfaces of the back teeth molars and premolars and are highly effective in the prevention of tooth decay (caries and cavities).
		Dental sealants are particulary effective on the back teeth, as the back teeth contain more hard-to-reach pits and grooves that serve as a host to food debris and plaque build-up.
		Because the sealants act as a physical barrier to decay and plaque build-up, in most cases, they provide 100 percent protection with the most important variable being how well the dental sealant adheres to the teeth.
	www.angelfire.com /nb/teethe/sealants.htm (270 words)

	Dental sealant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dental sealants are a dental treatment consisting of applying a plastic material to one or more teeth, for the purpose of preventing dental caries (cavities) or other forms of tooth decay.
		To remedy this, research into dental sealants began in the 1960s and by the early 1970s, the first generation of sealants became available and were approved by the FDA.
		Dental sealants are usually applied in a dentist's office.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dental_sealant (371 words)

	Sealants For Children
		A dental sealant is a safe plastic like material that is painted on to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars and premolars) and acts like a physical barrier to help "seal out" germs and food that cause tooth decay and destroy tooth structure.
		Sealants are 100% effective in reducing tooth decay as long as the sealants remain intact and will last for 15 years or longer with a good follow-up program.
		Sealants need to be repaired and restored to continue to be beneficial, however only 2-4% of all sealants placed need some form of repair over the lifetime of the tooth.
	www.dentalgentlecare.com /Sealents.htm (1375 words)

	OHSU Health - Dental Sealants (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		Because the sealants act as a physical barrier to decay and plaque build-up, in most cases, they provide 100 percent protection - with the most important variable being how well the dental sealant adheres to the teeth.
		The dental sealant becomes ineffective when all or part of the bond between the tooth and the sealant is broken.
		According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sealants should be used as part of a child's total preventive dental care.
	www.ohsuhealth.com /htaz/oralhlth/proced/dental_sealants.cfm (390 words)

	Sealants: basic information, advanced technology Dental Assistant, The - Find Articles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		Sealants, and other preventive measures such as limiting dietary sucrose, the use of fluorides, and the control of dental plaque are major factors in the prevention of dental caries.
		Even when sealant material is worn or cracked away on the surface around the pit or fissure, the sealant in the deepest aspects of the pit or fissures can remain intact and provide continued protection.
		There are certain situations when a sealant would not be recommended: the presence of behavior management issues, the inability to isolate and maintain a dry field, the presence of decay, pit and fissures that are well coalesced and basically self-cleansing, and any allergies to the sealant material.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0MKX/is_5_74/ai_n15777173 (875 words)

	Debra Z. Ehudin. Baltimore, Maryland Pit and Fissure Sealants
		Though dental sealants are not cure-all in preventing tooth decay, they are cost-effective and helpful to patients-particularly children-in controlling decay in certain areas of the mouth.
		Sealant material forms a protective barrier by bonding to tooth surfaces and covering natural depressions and grooves (called pits and fissures) in the teeth.
		Sealants and fluoride prolong the life of your teeth by preventing dental decay.
	www.ehudindental.com /sealants.html (572 words)

	Impact of Targeted, School-Based Dental Sealant Programs in Reducing Racial and Economic Disparities in Sealant ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		The prevalence of dental sealant use was compared among students attending schools with a program (69 schools) to that of students attending schools without a program (266 schools).
		At schools with dental sealant programs, 56.7% of third grade students had a sealant, compared with 28.2% of students at schools without sealant programs (Table 1).
		The extent to which sealant programs can eliminate the disparity in sealant prevalence in a population will be influenced by the manner in which the programs are targeted and by their penetration in the targeted population.
	www.cdc.gov /mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5034a2.htm (1185 words)

	Benefits of Tooth Sealants
		Dental sealants are thin layers of plastic applied to the teeth, in particular to the back teeth as they are more prone to tooth decay because of their location.
		Tooth sealant and BPA (Bisophenol A, a chemical potentially mimicking human oestrogen) have been in the news as the possible toxicity of dental sealants was questioned.
		Sealants are applied to teeth with naturally deep grooves and edges, to protect the tooth and teeth with these shapes are more likely to collect bacteria and food traces, causing tooth decay.
	www.dentaldean.com /dental-care-articles/tooth-sealant-and-BPA.htm (609 words)

	Sealants can stop cavities before they begin
		Sealants are applied to the chewing surfaces of molars to act as a barrier between the tooth and harmful bacteria.
		The sealant partially penetrates the tooth enamel, ensuring that it is firmly attached to the tooth.
		Sealants can be applied by either your dentist or a registered dental hygienist, and application takes less time than having a tooth filled.
	www.deltadentalins.com /health/sealants.html (515 words)

	Public Health Department -- Dental Sealant Information
		Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings painted on the chewing surfaces of the molars (the back teeth) to prevent dental decay (cavities).
		Sealants are an economical preventive measure to keep teeth healthy for years.
		Sealants are similar to or the same as plastics that have been used for other dental purposes such as tooth colored fillings, for many years.
	www.santacruzhealth.org /dental/Sealants.htm (767 words)

	Texas: Dental Access
		Model preventive dental programs such as as dental sealant programs that are child care center and school-based or linked should be replicated in areas across the state.
		Decrease barriers to ensure that dental professionals are available and accessible in communities for children and their families (e.g., decrease distances to offices or clinics, increase available appointments, etc.).
		Ensure access to primary dental care of parents so they can attain oral health themselves, be more fully informed oral health teachers of their own children, and have less reason to be fearful about more routine dental care sought early for their children.
	www.dental.uthscsa.edu /texasaccess/apdxC_plenses_execsumm.html (2341 words)

	Seal America: The Prevention Invention
		Because dental suppliers sell less portable dental equipment than traditional equipment, they are not as familiar with the types of portable equipment available or the needs of dental sealant programs.
		Sealant program administrators, therefore, must be aware of their equipment needs so they can be knowledgeable consumers.
		Portable dental equipment needs will depend upon the size of the program in terms of the number of eligible children, the number of providers available, and the method of sealant application which will be used.
	www.mchoralhealth.org /Seal/step4.html (1904 words)

	American Dental Association Statement on Bisphenol A Leaching From Dental Sealants 4aug98
		Of the 12 brands of dental sealants that currently carry the ADA Seal of Acceptance, 11 of the 12 materials leached no detectable BPA on first analysis; on second analysis, one sealant leached a trace amount of BPA within the test sensitivity (5 parts per billion).
		Hence, none of the dental sealants that carry the ADA Seal release detectable BPA, although it must be emphasized that there is no evidence to suggest a link between any adverse health condition and BPA leached out of dental sealants.
		Dental sealants were applied to test subjects, then saliva and blood samples were collected at various time intervals after sealant application.
	www.mindfully.org /Plastic/BPA-Dental-Sealants-ADA4aug98.htm (607 words)

	Dental Sealants (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
		Dental Sealants in the primary prevention of tooth decay
		Dental sealants are thin plastic coatings that are put onto the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (molars) for the prevention of tooth decay.
		Sealants are painted on the tops of the back teeth and harden to form a protective shield over the tooth.
	www.cdphe.state.co.us /pp/oralhealth/dentalsealants.html (371 words)

	Chesterfield Dentist: Dental Sealants
		A dental sealant is a thin plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of back teeth (molars and pre-molars).
		Sealants act as a physical barrier to decay, and protection is determined by the sealant’s ability to adhere to the tooth.
		Sealants are commonly recommended for the in-coming permanent teeth of children.
	www.clarksondentalgroup.com /Articles/sealants.htm (405 words)

	Dental Pages - Dr. Rajiv Khosla - Sealants
		The sealant acts as a barrier, protecting enamel from plaque and acids.More than 75 percent of dental decay begins in the pit and fissure areas of the back teeth.
		The sealant is then 'painted' onto the tooth enamel, where it bonds directly to the tooth and hardens.
		Sealants hold up well under the force of normal chewing and usually last several years before a reapplication is needed.As a result, it may be several years before another application of sealant is needed.
	members.rediff.com /drkhosla/sealant.html (629 words)

	Dental Sealant Program Grants
		The grant money will make dental sealants available to more than 50,000 children 5 through17 years of age who are eligible for the free or reduced school lunch program and Medicaid.
		Dental sealants are a plastic coating applied by dentists or dental hygienists to the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars.
		The sealants protect the deep groves and pitted surfaces on the teeth that are difficult to keep clean and are susceptible to decay.
	www.idph.state.il.us /public/press99/dental.htm (153 words)

	Sealants Adult
		Sealants are 100% effective in reducing tooth decay as long as the sealants remain intact and will last for 15 years or longer.
		Adults can benefit from sealants due to the fact that it is has been proved that 95% of all people will eventually have a cavity/cavities in the pits and/or grooves of their teeth.
		Dental Sealant Longevity in a Cohort of Young U.S. Naval Personnel John W. Simecek[1], Kim E. Diefenderfer[2], Reneé L. Ahlf[3], James C. Ragain Jr.[4] JADA 2005; 136:171-178.
	www.dentalgentlecare.com /sealants_adult.htm (1016 words)

	Dental Sealants for Kids :: Creekview Family Dentistry
		Though dental sealants are not a cure-all in preventing tooth decay, they are cost-effective and helpful to patients- particularly children in controlling decay in certain areas of the mouth.
		A dental sealant is an acrylic-like material that helps shield out decay-causing bacteria from the chewing surfaces of back teeth.
		Though there is no specific age at which sealants are indicated, often we will recommend that the nest time to apply them is when the six-year molars (the first permanent back teeth) appear.
	www.dentaloffice.com /kids.htm (311 words)

	Welcome to the USC School of Dentistry Website
		Treatment is provided by USC senior dental hygiene students, as part of their community dentistry course and dental students as part of their pediatric dentistry experience.
		A dental sealant is a plastic-like material that is applied to a tooth’s biting surface — the surface where cavities are most likely to occur.
		Applying dental sealants is a relatively simple and comfortable procedure, which is intended to preserve tooth structure and usually is well accepted by children.
	www.usc.edu /hsc/dental/community/sealant_project.htm (695 words)

	IDPH - School-based Dental Sealant
		Eighty to ninety percent of dental decay in children ages 5 - 17 occur in the pits and fissures of teeth, mostly on the chewing surfaces.
		A dental sealant is a plastic coating that is applied to the chewing surface of permanent molar teeth providing a protective barrier.
		The cost of preventing tooth decay by placing dental sealants in children is much less than the cost of treating tooth decay, and the savings realized over a lifetime can be substantial.
	www.idph.state.ia.us /hpcdp/oral_health_school.asp (282 words)

	How dental sealants protect your teeth
		A dental sealant is a thin plastic film that is applied to the grooves on the chewing surfaces of teeth.
		Because sealants act as a physical barrier to decay, protection is dependent on the sealants' ability to adhere to the tooth.
		Sealant treatment is painless and can take anywhere from five to forty-five minutes, depending on how many teeth need to be sealed.
	www.deltadentalca.org /health/sealants2.html (392 words)

	dental sealants prevent tooth decay and cavities
		Dental sealants represent one of the greatest, but least known advances, of modern dentistry.
		Dental sealants are clear protective coatings which, once applied, cover the tooth surface preventing bacteria and food particles from settling into the pits and grooves.
		Dental sealants last for 4-5 years and can easily be reapplied by your dentist when they do wear off.
	www.saveyoursmile.com /parents/sealants.html (396 words)

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