Farklı Pit ve Fissür Örtücülerin In Vitro Performansının Değerlendirilmesi
Year 2025,
Volume: 11 Issue: 1, 57 - 68, 30.04.2025
Nuray Günaydın
,
Ayşe Canan Tutku Çelik
,
Hayriye Esra Ülker
Abstract
Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, pitlere ve fissürlere uygulanan bir infiltrantın (Icon, DMG) ve iki fissür örtücünün (Glass Carbomer, GCP Dental; F1-Teethmate, Kuraray) penetrasyon derinliğini ve mikrosızıntısını in vitro olarak değerlendirmektir.
Gereç ve Yöntemler: Penetrasyon testi için, 90 adet insan azı dişi kullanıldı. Erişilebilir tüm gözenekleri işaretlemek için dişler 24 saat boyunca %0,1 TRITC' de bekletildi. Materyaller uygulanmadan önce %0,1 RITC ile işaretlendi. Her dişten dik kesitler alınarak konfokal mikroskopta incelendi (n=20). Maksimum penetrasyon derinliği (maxPD) ve lezyon derinliği (maxLD) ölçüldü ve maksimum penetrasyon yüzdesi hesaplandı (maxPDY).
Mikrosızıntı testi için, 30 adet molar diş kullanıldı (n=10). Dişler 24 saat bazik fuksin boyasında bekletildi. Dişlerden meziodistal yönde kesitler alınarak stereomikroskopta incelendi ve skorlandı (n=10). İstatistiksel analizde Kruskal-Wallis ve Mann-Whitney U testleri kullanıldı (p=0,05).
Bulgular: Icon grubunun maxPD değerlerinin Glass Carbomer ve Teethmate F-1 gruplarına göre istatistiksel olarak daha yüksek olduğu görülmüştür (p<0,05). Glass Carbomer ve Teethmate F-1 gruplarının maxPD değerleri benzerdi (p>0,05). Glass Carbomer grubu ciddi mikrosızıntı değerleri ve içsel çatlaklar gösterdi. Icon ve Teethmate F-1 grupları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark yoktu (p>0,05).
Sonuç: Icon ve Teethmate F-1 grupları istenen performansı göstermiştir. Glass Carbomer'in penetrasyon derinliği Teethmate F-1 grubuna benzer olsa da mikrosızıntısının fazla olması nedeniyle bu materyalin klinik performansı konusunda daha fazla araştırmaya ihtiyaç vardır.
Supporting Institution
Selcuk University Scientific Research Project Unit
Thanks
The authors thank to Uzm. Emine Yavuz for laboratory phase of the study.
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Retention and penetration of a conventional
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Caries-preventive effect of fissure sealants:
a systematic review. Acta Odontol Scand
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Lueckel H. Comparison of sealant and
infiltrant penetration into pit and fissure caries
lesions in vitro. J Dent 2014;42(4):432-8.
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Gooch BF, CDC Dental Sealant Systematic
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sealants in managing caries lesions. J Dent
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Clarkson J, Meyer-Lueckel H, Martignon S,
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ORCA Saturday Afternoon Symposium
2007. Caries Res 2010;44(1):3-13.
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Meyer-Lueckel H. Resin infiltration of
proximal caries lesions differing in ICDAS
codes. Eur J Oral Sci 2011;119(2):182-6.
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HW, McTigue DJ, Nowak AJ. Çocuk Diş
Hekimliği: Bebeklikten Ergenliğe. Çeviren:
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Atlas Kitapçılık; 2009. s. 520-76.
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K, Feigal R, Gooch B, Ismail A, Kohn W,
Siegal M, Simonsen R. Evidence-based
clinical recommendations for the use of pitand-
fissure sealants: a report of the American
Dental Association Council on Scientific
Affairs. J Am Dent Assoc 2008;139(3):257-
68.
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Enhanced clinical decision-making and
delivery of minimally invasive care using
the ICCMS4D integrated with handsfree
fluorescence-based loupes and a
chemomechanical caries removal agent. Eur
J Dent 2023;17(04):1356-62.
- Paris S, Bitter K, Renz H, Hopfenmüller
W, Meyer-Lueckel H. Validation of two
dual fluorescence techniques for confocal
microscopic visualization of resin penetration
into enamel caries lesions. Microsc Res Tech
2009;72(7):489-94.
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Ambrosano GM, Meneghim MD. In vitro
evaluation of microleakage of different
materials used as pit-and-fissure sealants.
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Inoue S, Vargas M, Vijay P, Van Landuyt
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enamel and dentin: current status and future
challenges. Oper Dent 2003;28(3):215-35.
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dental sealants in caries management. Front
Oral Health 2023;4:1180405.
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A, Millstein PL, Abedian B. Microleakage
and penetration capability of various pit and fissure sealants upon different sealant
application techniques. J Clin Exp Dent
2023;15(10):e810.
- Irinoda Y, Matsumura Y, Kito H, Nakano T,
Toyama T, Nakagaki H, Tsuchiya T. Effect
of sealant viscosity on the penetration of
resin into etched human enamel. Oper Dent
2000;25(4):274-82.
- Borsatto MC, Corona SA, Dibb RG, Ramos
RP, Pécora JD. Microleakage of a resin sealant
after acid-etching, Er: YAG laser irradiation
and air-abrasion of pits and fissures. J Clin
Laser Med Surg 2001;19(2):83-7.
- Najjar RS, Alamoudi NM, El-Housseiny
AA, Al Tuwirqi AA, Sabbagh HJ. A
comparison of calcium hydroxide/iodoform
paste and zinc oxide eugenol as root filling
materials for pulpectomy in primary teeth:
A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin
Exp Dent Res 2019;5(3):294-310.
- Watson TF. Fact and artefact in confocal
microscopy. Adv Dent Res 1997;11(4):433-
41.
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Microscopy investigations: techniques,
results, limitations. Am J Dent
2000;13:3D18D.
- Duangthip D, Lussi A. Variables contributing
to the quality of fissure sealants used by
general dental practitioners. Oper Dent
2003;28(6):756-64.
- Duangthip D, Lussi A. Effects of application
techniques and fissure types on the in vitro
performance of two fissure sealants. Am J
Dent 2004;17(2):137-42.
- Selecman JB, Owens BM, Johnson WW.
Effect of preparation technique, fissure
morphology, and material characteristics
on the in vitro margin permeability and
penetrability of pit and fissure sealants.
Pediatr Dent 2007;29(4):308-14.
- Grewal N, Chopra R. The effect of fissure
morphology and eruption time on penetration
and adaptation of pit and fissure sealants: An
SEM study. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
2008;26(2):59-63.
- F, Renda AM, Attal JP, Bouter D, Ruse D,
Degrange M. In vitro evaluation of different
techniques of enamel preparation for pit and
fissure sealing. J Adhes Dent 2003;5(4).
- Meyer-Lueckel H, Chatzidakis A,
Naumann M, Dörfer CE, Paris S. Influence
of application time on penetration of an
infiltrant into natural enamel caries. J Dent
2011;39(7):465-9.
- Paris S, Meyer-Lueckel H, Cölfen H,
Kielbassa AM. Resin infiltration of artificial
enamel caries lesions with experimental light
curing resins. Dent Mater J 2007;26(4):582-
8.
- Paris S, Meyer-Lueckel H. Infiltrants inhibit
progression of natural caries lesions in vitro.
J Dent Res 2010;89(11):1276-80.
- Paris S, Soviero VM, Schuch M, Meyer-
Lueckel H. Pretreatment of natural caries
lesions affects penetration depth of infiltrants
in vitro. Clin Oral Investig 2013;17:2085-9.
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invasive therapies for the management of
dental caries—A literature review. Dent J
2021;9(12):147.
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Kholany NR. Effect of sonic oscillation on
penetration and marginal adaptation of filledresin-
based fissure sealants. Quintessence
Int 2024;55(2):90-7.
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Rueggeberg FA, Pashley DH. Factors
affecting use of fluorescent agents in
identification of resin-based polymers. J
Adhes Dent 2006;8(5):285.
- Nam SM, Ku HM, Lee ES, Kim BI. Detection
of pit and fissure sealant microleakage using
quantitative light-induced fluorescence
technology: an in vitro study. Sci Rep
2024;14(1):9066.
- Prabhakar AR, Murthy SA, Sugandhan S.
Comparative evaluation of the length of
resin tags, viscosity and microleakage of pit
and fissure sealants—an in vitro scanning
electron microscope study. Contemp Clin
Dent 2011;2(4):324-30.
- Silverstone LM, Hicks MJ, Featherstone MJ.
Oral fluid contamination of etched enamel surfaces: an SEM study. J Am Dent Assoc
1985;110(3):329-32.
- Prabakar J, John J, Arumugham IM, Kumar
RP, Sakthi DS. Comparative Evaluation
of the Viscosity and Length of Resin Tags
of Conventional and Hydrophilic Pit and
Fissure Sealants on Permanent Molars:
An In vitro Study. Contemp Clin Dent
2018;9(3):388-94.
- Yli-Urpo H, Lassila LV, Närhi T, Vallittu
PK. Compressive strength and surface
characterization of glass ionomer cements
modified by particles of bioactive glass.
Dent Mater 2005;21(3):201-9.
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evaluation of microleakage of fifth, sixth,
and seventh generation dentin bonding
agents: An in vitro study. J Conserv Dent
Endod 2010;13(3):136-40.
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Kovacs-Ivacson CA, Vlasa A, Benedek C,
Beresescu GF. The Assessment of Resin-
Based Composite Sealants’ Effectiveness
in Arresting Non-Cavitated Dentin
Carious Lesions (ICDAS 3): A 12 Month
Follow-Up Preliminary Study. Medicina
2024;60(5):734.
Evaluating In Vitro Performances of Various Pit and Fissure Sealing Materials
Year 2025,
Volume: 11 Issue: 1, 57 - 68, 30.04.2025
Nuray Günaydın
,
Ayşe Canan Tutku Çelik
,
Hayriye Esra Ülker
Abstract
Objectives: The aim was to evaluate the penetration depth and microleakage of a resin infiltrant (Icon, DMG), and two fissure sealants (Glass Carbomer, GCP Dental; Teethmate F-1, Kuraray) applied onto pits and fissures in vitro.
Materials and Methods: 90 human molars were used for penetration test. Teeth stored in 0.1% TRITC for 24 hours to label all accessible pores. Materials were labeled with 0,1% RITC before applying. Pieces were obtained from each tooth perpendicularly and examined with a confocal microscope (n=20). Maximum depth of penetration (maxPD) and of lesion (maxLD) were measured, and the maximum percent penetration was calculated (maxPDY).
30 molars were used for microleakage test. Teeth were kept in basic fuchsin dye for 24 hours. Teeth were divided in the mesiodistal direction, pieces were examined with a stereomicroscope and scored (n=10). Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used for the statistical analysis (p=0.05).
Results: The maxPD values of the Icon group was statistically higher than the Glass Carbomer and the Teethmate F-1 groups (p<0.05). The maxPD values of Glass Carbomer and the Teethmate F-1 groups were similar (p>0.05). Glass Carbomer group showed severe microleakage values and internal cracks. There was no difference between Icon and Teethmate F-1 groups statistically (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Icon and Teethmate F-1 groups displayed favorable performance. Although the penetration depth of the Glass Carbomer is similar to Teethmate F-1 group, further research on the clinical performance of this material is needed due to its excess microleakage.
Ethical Statement
None of the authors of this article has any relationship, connection or financial interest in the subject matter or material discussed in the article.
Supporting Institution
Selcuk University Scientific Research Projects Governing Unit
Thanks
The authors thank to Uzm.Emine Yavuz for laboratory phase of the study.
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intervention dentistry: part 1. From
'compulsive' restorative dentistry to
rational therapeutic strategies. Br Dent J
2012;213(9):441-5.
- Simonsen RJ. Pit and fissure sealant:
review of the literature. Pediatr Dent
2002;24(5):393-414.
- Koga H, Kameyama A, Matsukubo T, Hirai
Y, Takaesu Y. Comparison of short-term in
vitro fluoride release and recharge from four
different types of pit-and-fissure sealants.
Bull Tokyo Dent Coll 2004;45(3):173-9.
- Aguilar FG, Drubi-Filho B, Casemiro
LA, Watanabe MG, Pires-de-Souza FD.
Retention and penetration of a conventional
resin-based sealant and a photochromatic
flowable composite resin placed on occlusal
pits and fissures. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev
Dent 2007;25(4):169-73.
- Ahovuo-Saloranta A, Forss H, Walsh T,
Hiiri A, Nordblad A, Mäkelä M. Sealants
for preventing dental decay in the permanent
teeth. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2013;3.
- Mejàre I, Lingström P, Petersson LG, Holm
AK, Twetman S, Källestål C, Nordenram G,
Lagerlöf F, Söder B, Norlund A, Axelsson S.
Caries-preventive effect of fissure sealants:
a systematic review. Acta Odontol Scand
2003;61(6):321-30.
- Paris S, Lausch J, Selje T, Dörfer CE, Meyer-
Lueckel H. Comparison of sealant and
infiltrant penetration into pit and fissure caries
lesions in vitro. J Dent 2014;42(4):432-8.
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Gooch BF, CDC Dental Sealant Systematic
Review Work Group. The effectiveness of
sealants in managing caries lesions. J Dent
Res 2008;87(2):169-74.
- Splieth CH, Ekstrand KR, Alkilzy M,
Clarkson J, Meyer-Lueckel H, Martignon S,
Paris S, Pitts NB, Ricketts DN, Van Loveren
C. Sealants in dentistry: outcomes of the
ORCA Saturday Afternoon Symposium
2007. Caries Res 2010;44(1):3-13.
- Paris S, Bitter K, Naumann M, Dörfer CE,
Meyer-Lueckel H. Resin infiltration of
proximal caries lesions differing in ICDAS
codes. Eur J Oral Sci 2011;119(2):182-6.
- Pinkham JR, Casamassimo PS, Fields
HW, McTigue DJ, Nowak AJ. Çocuk Diş
Hekimliği: Bebeklikten Ergenliğe. Çeviren:
Tortop T, Tulunoğlu Ö. 4. baskı. Ankara:
Atlas Kitapçılık; 2009. s. 520-76.
- Beauchamp J, Caufield PW, Crall JJ, Donly
K, Feigal R, Gooch B, Ismail A, Kohn W,
Siegal M, Simonsen R. Evidence-based
clinical recommendations for the use of pitand-
fissure sealants: a report of the American
Dental Association Council on Scientific
Affairs. J Am Dent Assoc 2008;139(3):257-
68.
- Hiltch G, Steier L, de Figueiredo JAP.
Enhanced clinical decision-making and
delivery of minimally invasive care using
the ICCMS4D integrated with handsfree
fluorescence-based loupes and a
chemomechanical caries removal agent. Eur
J Dent 2023;17(04):1356-62.
- Paris S, Bitter K, Renz H, Hopfenmüller
W, Meyer-Lueckel H. Validation of two
dual fluorescence techniques for confocal
microscopic visualization of resin penetration
into enamel caries lesions. Microsc Res Tech
2009;72(7):489-94.
- Pardi V, Sinhoreti MA, Pereira AC,
Ambrosano GM, Meneghim MD. In vitro
evaluation of microleakage of different
materials used as pit-and-fissure sealants.
Braz Dent J 2006;17:49-52.
- Moll K, Fritzenschaft A, Haller B. In vitro
comparison of dentin bonding systems: effect
of testing method and operator. Quintessence
Int 2004;35(10).
- Van Meerbeek B, De Munck J, Yoshida Y,
Inoue S, Vargas M, Vijay P, Van Landuyt
K, Lambrechts P, Vanherle G. Adhesion to
enamel and dentin: current status and future
challenges. Oper Dent 2003;28(3):215-35.
- Ng TC, Chu CH, Yu OY. A concise review of
dental sealants in caries management. Front
Oral Health 2023;4:1180405.
- Juntavee A, Juntavee N, Chaisuntitrakoon
A, Millstein PL, Abedian B. Microleakage
and penetration capability of various pit and fissure sealants upon different sealant
application techniques. J Clin Exp Dent
2023;15(10):e810.
- Irinoda Y, Matsumura Y, Kito H, Nakano T,
Toyama T, Nakagaki H, Tsuchiya T. Effect
of sealant viscosity on the penetration of
resin into etched human enamel. Oper Dent
2000;25(4):274-82.
- Borsatto MC, Corona SA, Dibb RG, Ramos
RP, Pécora JD. Microleakage of a resin sealant
after acid-etching, Er: YAG laser irradiation
and air-abrasion of pits and fissures. J Clin
Laser Med Surg 2001;19(2):83-7.
- Najjar RS, Alamoudi NM, El-Housseiny
AA, Al Tuwirqi AA, Sabbagh HJ. A
comparison of calcium hydroxide/iodoform
paste and zinc oxide eugenol as root filling
materials for pulpectomy in primary teeth:
A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin
Exp Dent Res 2019;5(3):294-310.
- Watson TF. Fact and artefact in confocal
microscopy. Adv Dent Res 1997;11(4):433-
41.
- Perdigao JO, Lambrechts P, Vanherle G.
Microscopy investigations: techniques,
results, limitations. Am J Dent
2000;13:3D18D.
- Duangthip D, Lussi A. Variables contributing
to the quality of fissure sealants used by
general dental practitioners. Oper Dent
2003;28(6):756-64.
- Duangthip D, Lussi A. Effects of application
techniques and fissure types on the in vitro
performance of two fissure sealants. Am J
Dent 2004;17(2):137-42.
- Selecman JB, Owens BM, Johnson WW.
Effect of preparation technique, fissure
morphology, and material characteristics
on the in vitro margin permeability and
penetrability of pit and fissure sealants.
Pediatr Dent 2007;29(4):308-14.
- Grewal N, Chopra R. The effect of fissure
morphology and eruption time on penetration
and adaptation of pit and fissure sealants: An
SEM study. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
2008;26(2):59-63.
- F, Renda AM, Attal JP, Bouter D, Ruse D,
Degrange M. In vitro evaluation of different
techniques of enamel preparation for pit and
fissure sealing. J Adhes Dent 2003;5(4).
- Meyer-Lueckel H, Chatzidakis A,
Naumann M, Dörfer CE, Paris S. Influence
of application time on penetration of an
infiltrant into natural enamel caries. J Dent
2011;39(7):465-9.
- Paris S, Meyer-Lueckel H, Cölfen H,
Kielbassa AM. Resin infiltration of artificial
enamel caries lesions with experimental light
curing resins. Dent Mater J 2007;26(4):582-
8.
- Paris S, Meyer-Lueckel H. Infiltrants inhibit
progression of natural caries lesions in vitro.
J Dent Res 2010;89(11):1276-80.
- Paris S, Soviero VM, Schuch M, Meyer-
Lueckel H. Pretreatment of natural caries
lesions affects penetration depth of infiltrants
in vitro. Clin Oral Investig 2013;17:2085-9.
- Desai H, Stewart CA, Finer Y. Minimally
invasive therapies for the management of
dental caries—A literature review. Dent J
2021;9(12):147.
- Hafez ME, Montaser MA, Elkhatib AA, El-
Kholany NR. Effect of sonic oscillation on
penetration and marginal adaptation of filledresin-
based fissure sealants. Quintessence
Int 2024;55(2):90-7.
- D Alpino PH, Pereira JC, Svizero NR,
Rueggeberg FA, Pashley DH. Factors
affecting use of fluorescent agents in
identification of resin-based polymers. J
Adhes Dent 2006;8(5):285.
- Nam SM, Ku HM, Lee ES, Kim BI. Detection
of pit and fissure sealant microleakage using
quantitative light-induced fluorescence
technology: an in vitro study. Sci Rep
2024;14(1):9066.
- Prabhakar AR, Murthy SA, Sugandhan S.
Comparative evaluation of the length of
resin tags, viscosity and microleakage of pit
and fissure sealants—an in vitro scanning
electron microscope study. Contemp Clin
Dent 2011;2(4):324-30.
- Silverstone LM, Hicks MJ, Featherstone MJ.
Oral fluid contamination of etched enamel surfaces: an SEM study. J Am Dent Assoc
1985;110(3):329-32.
- Prabakar J, John J, Arumugham IM, Kumar
RP, Sakthi DS. Comparative Evaluation
of the Viscosity and Length of Resin Tags
of Conventional and Hydrophilic Pit and
Fissure Sealants on Permanent Molars:
An In vitro Study. Contemp Clin Dent
2018;9(3):388-94.
- Yli-Urpo H, Lassila LV, Närhi T, Vallittu
PK. Compressive strength and surface
characterization of glass ionomer cements
modified by particles of bioactive glass.
Dent Mater 2005;21(3):201-9.
- Vinay S, Shivanna V. Comparative
evaluation of microleakage of fifth, sixth,
and seventh generation dentin bonding
agents: An in vitro study. J Conserv Dent
Endod 2010;13(3):136-40.
- Beresescu L, Stoica AM, Stepco E,
Kovacs-Ivacson CA, Vlasa A, Benedek C,
Beresescu GF. The Assessment of Resin-
Based Composite Sealants’ Effectiveness
in Arresting Non-Cavitated Dentin
Carious Lesions (ICDAS 3): A 12 Month
Follow-Up Preliminary Study. Medicina
2024;60(5):734.