Seal or Varnish? A randomised controlled trial to determine the relative cost and effectiveness of pit and fissure sealant and fluoride varnish in preventing dental decay

Chestnutt I G, Hutchings S, Playle R, Morgan-Trimmer S, Fitzsimmons D, Aawar N, Angel L, Derrick S, Drew C, Hoddell C, Hood K, Humphreys I, Kirby N, Lau T M M, Lisles C, Morgan M Z, Murphy S, Nuttall J, Onishchenko K, Phillips C, Pickles T, Scoble C, Townson J, Withers B & Chadwick B L
Record ID 32011000704
English
Authors' objectives: To compare the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of FS and FV in preventing dental caries in first permanent molars (FPMs) in 6- and 7-year-olds and to determine their acceptability.
Authors' recommendations: In a community oral health programme utilising MDCs and targeted at children with high caries risk, the twice-yearly application of FV resulted in caries prevention that is not significantly different from that obtained by applying and maintaining FSs after 36 months. FV proved less expensive.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2017
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
  • Dental Caries
  • Dental Enamel
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants
Contact
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