By placing sealants in your practice and advocating for sealant programs in your community, you can help younger patients preserve healthy teeth. There are lots of options out there for the hygienist ready to dive right in, so here are a few products to jump-start your search.
3m espe Clinpro This sealant is colored pink for maximum visibility upon application, but turns a natural white when cured. Its low viscosity means flowability into pits and fissures for less waste and occlusal adjustment. Visit www.3MESPE.com.
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cosmedent inc. CosmeSeal Offered in microfill and unfilled versions, this light-cured sealant is formulated to provide exceptional delivery, simple placement and a natural appearance. The formula marginates to the tooth structure, reducing the risk of plaque and stain accumulation. Visit www.cosmedent.com.
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dentsply professional Delton Seal-N-Glo Formulated to eliminate guesswork during placement and when confirming placement, this illuminating sealant fluoresces a blue/white color when exposed to UV light. This capability lasts throughout the life of the sealant. Visit www.professional.dentsply.com.
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gc america Fuji Triage Formulated for use primarily as a pit and fissure sealant, this high-fluoriderelease, command-set glass ionomer also is suitable as a surface-protection material for treating non-cavitated lesions, such as toothbrush abrasion and root surface sensitivity. Visit www.gcamerica.com.
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ivoclar vivadent Helioseal Clear Chroma While this low-viscosity sealant is transparent for enhanced esthetics, it appears temporarily green after a few seconds of exposure to a polymerization light, allowing the clinician to easily check the seal and retention at recall visits. Visit www.ivoclarvivadent.us.
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pulpdent Embrace WetBond Able to be applied in a wet field, this fluoride-releasing sealant features a self-priming, self-etching formulation that chemically bonds to the tooth and integrates to tooth structure, creating a strong, margin-free bond and eliminating microleakage. Visit www.pulpdent.com.
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