Resin-based fissure sealant (2nd/3rd/4th generation) vs No sealant (control/no treatment)
Dentine caries in permanent molars (24 months) · Children and adolescents (general population, aged under 20 years)
Resin-based fissure sealant (2nd/3rd/4th generation) probably leads to lower dentine caries in permanent molars (24 months) compared with no sealant (control/no treatment) (moderate certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
- Pit and fissure sealants for preventing dental decay in permanent teeth 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes24 monthsOR 0.12 [0.08, 0.19]7 studies · 1322 participantsModerate