Comparative evaluation of fluoride varnish, pit and fissure sealants in preventing dental caries among children.
Researchers compared fluoride varnish and pit-and-fissure sealants for preventing tooth decay in 120 children, finding both reduced caries with differences in long-term effectiveness and ease of application.
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Fluoride vs. Fissure Sealants for Management of Caries Risk in First Permanent Molars in Children
What the latest head-to-head evidence really says — and how to choose for the child in your chair
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