Sealant order: does it matter for children's teeth?
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether the order in which a dentist applies sealant to a child's molars affects how well the sealant works. It is for healthy children ages 5–14 who have permanent molars on both sides of their mouth and can cooperate during a dental visit.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child must be between 5 and 14 years old.
- They must be in good general health (doctors classify them as ASA I or II).
- They must have at least one pair of permanent molars (on opposite sides of the same jaw) that are fully grown in and have no fillings or cavities.
- Your child should be calm and cooperative during dental visits (rated as positive or definitely positive by a dentist).
- They cannot have had sealants placed on these teeth before, and they must not be allergic to sealant materials.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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