Comparative Evaluation of Retention of Moisture Tolerant Pit and Fissure Sealant with Hydrophobic Sealant on Newly Erupted Permanent Molars – A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Pit and fissure sealants play a crucial role in preventing newly erupted molars from getting cariously involved. Since sealants bond micro mechanically to the tooth surface, therefore sealant adhesion is drastically influenced by the isolation achieved during the placement of these resin based materials. in such a scenario, novel hydrophilic sealants offer a great advantage since they are water miscible and thixotropic and can be placed with high clinical efficiency in paediatric patients where it is impossible to achieve complete moisture control. Hence the aim of this split mouth randomised controlled clinical trial is to compare and evaluate the retention of hydrophilic sealants with hydrophobic sealants when applied on newly erupted permanent molars. For this study, 34 participants between 6-14 years of age will be selected. Two teeth from each participant (one each on right and left side of the mouth) will be selected and randomly allocated into two groups : in group A the teeth will be sealed with Ultraseal XT Hydro (hydrophilic sealant), in group B the teeth will be sealed with Voco Fissurit F (Hydrophobic sealant). Evidence of new caries and sealant retention will be assessed at 3, 6 and 12 months. The results will be subjected to statistical analysis.