The Power of Pit and Fissure Sealants

Which age groups can be justified for sealant programs based on epidemiologic evidence?

Children, young adults, and older adults

Children and older adults

Young adults and older adults

Children and young adults (correct)

What is the main focus of this review?

The changes in effectiveness of sealants over time

The effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants (correct)

The comparison of sealant programs in different age groups

The epidemiology of occlusal caries

What are the factors evaluated to determine the changes in effectiveness of sealant over time?

Fluoride concentration, sealant application technique, and dental visits

Percent effectiveness, complete retention, caries incidence, and reapplication rates (correct)

Age, gender, socioeconomic status, and oral hygiene

Dietary habits, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption

What is the purpose of comparing sealant programs in fluoridated and nonfluoridated communities?

To evaluate the effectiveness of sealants Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's affiliation?

Assistant Professor at the Department of Dental Ecology, School of Dentistry, and Department of Health Policy and Administration, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina Signup and view all the answers

Which two major issues are addressed in this review?

The epidemiology of occlusal caries Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's affiliation?

Department of Dental Ecology Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for administering sealant programs to different age groups?

The epidemiology of occlusal caries Signup and view all the answers

What is compared in terms of effectiveness of sealant programs?

The retention rates of sealants in fluoridated and nonfluoridated communities Signup and view all the answers

What is evaluated in terms of changes in effectiveness of sealant over time?

Percent effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

The Power of Pit and Fissure Sealants

Questions and Answers

Which age groups can be justified for sealant programs based on epidemiologic evidence?

What is the main focus of this review?

What are the factors evaluated to determine the changes in effectiveness of sealant over time?

What is the purpose of comparing sealant programs in fluoridated and nonfluoridated communities?

What is the author's affiliation?

Which two major issues are addressed in this review?

What is the author's affiliation?

What is the basis for administering sealant programs to different age groups?

What is compared in terms of effectiveness of sealant programs?

What is evaluated in terms of changes in effectiveness of sealant over time?

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