Fissures are the grooves on the top of the chewing teeth. Sealing them at an early age means significantly reducing the chance of carious lesions. This procedure is suitable for both permanent and milk teeth. The main options are invasive (the fissures are drilled) and non-invasive (no drilling required). The approximate time the seal lasts afterwards is 2 to 5 years.

The depth of the grooves called fissures ranges from 0.25 to 3 mm. These grooves can trap food residue, which helps create a favourable environment for harmful microorganisms. The result can be caries. Children teeth have fairly weak enamel, so sealing is worth choosing as prevention of carious lesions. That said, this procedure is also perfectly suitable for permanent teeth, not just milk ones.

Our specialists use sealants containing calcium and magnesium. These are the main anti-caries components. By nourishing the teeth, they effectively help reduce the risk of caries. To perform sealing on a permanent tooth, you should wait until it is fully formed.

Methods of fissure sealing

The first method — the use of the invasive technique. The best option when a child has deep, narrow fissures. Another reason to use the invasive technique is the presence of surface caries. The procedure is preceded by professional teeth cleaning. Then the fissure is opened with a drill and the enamel is etched with acid. This is followed by rinsing and drying, after which the dentist applies a sealant with a fluoride-containing compound.

An alternative to the invasive one is the non-invasive method. It is recommended for patients with fairly wide, hard-to-reach fissures. This option is similar to the previous one, except that no drill is used to widen the fissure.

Our pediatric dentists use the best flowable materials. These compounds can fill any grooves on the tooth. For a year after application, the material can release fluoride ions.

How often sealing is repeated

The seal lasts for 3-5 years. The patient individual characteristics play a large role. There have been cases when a sealant lasted more than 6 years, and sometimes only 2 years. To schedule a new procedure in good time, it is worth having preventive check-ups from time to time.

The best age for fissure sealing is 2.5-3 years. With this procedure, the chance of a carious lesion on a milk tooth can be reduced by 90%, provided proper daily care is maintained.

Advantages of Vishnyak Dental Clinic

  • A team of experienced doctors;
  • Modern treatment technologies;
  • High-quality materials;
  • Care for the child’s emotional state.
Children's tooth fillings
Baby tooth extraction
Caries prevention
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