The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a new hydrophilic sealant (Ultraseal XT Hydro) compared to the previously existing hydrophobic sealant materials (Ultraseal XT Plus) which requires prime and dry to dry the tooth surface.
The new hydrophobic sealant material eliminates the step of prime and drying the tooth which prevents from over drying the tooth surface and decreases chair time, which is important when working with children. The null hypothesis is that there is no difference between the materials. The alternate hypothesis is that the Ultraseal XT Hydro is a better material.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
This is a newly developed hydrophilic sealant material.
This is a previously existing hydrophobic sealant material.
Children's Clinic at Western University
London, Ontario, Canada
Changes in retention of sealants from baseline to five years
The assessment of the retention of sealants (intact, partially lost, completely lost) will be carried out every year for 5 years.
Time frame: Baseline and every year (baseline to five years)
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