Title
Pit-and-Fissure Sealants
Authoring Organizations
Publication Month/Year
August 1, 2016
Last Updated Month/Year
January 16, 2024
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
This article presents evidence-based clinical recommendations for the use of pit-and-fissure sealants on the occlusal surfaces of primary and permanent molars in children and adolescents.
Target Patient Population
Children and adolescents with occlusive dental caries or at risk
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adolescent, Child
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Childcare center, Outpatient
Intended Users
Dentist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Assessment and screening, Prevention, Management
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D003731 - Dental Caries, D010895 - Pit and Fissure Sealants, D008963 - Molar
Keywords
preventive care, Pit and fissure sealants, dental caries