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| Item Number: | 12626T |
| Packaging: | pk |
| Manufacturer: | 3M Oral Care |
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Several studies have been conducted with sealants and bonding agents. This technique has been shown to be useful when applying sealant to teeth that are difficult to keep isolated and there is concern about moisture contamination.
Consult your curing light manufacturer's instructions. 3M lab testing showed Clinpro Sealant required the following cure times to pass the desired Barcol hardness test rating of 30, or higher, on both the top and bottom of prepared samples: All halogen lights (with output of 550-1000 mW/cm2) 20 seconds. All LED lights (with output 1000-2000 mW/cm2) 10 seconds.
Each syringe contains approximately 70 applications. However, there are variations among patients that can impact the exact number.
Yes. There were no deleterious effects identified when polishing with either fluoridated or nonfluoridated polishing pastes.
The air-inhibited layer is unavoidable with methacrylate curing chemistry used in sealants and composites. Thinner layers will produce a higher level of air inhibition.
The caries process on the occlusal surface is initiated within the fissures not on the cuspal inclines. In addition, it has been shown that etched enamel remineralizes completely within 48 hours due to the deposition of salivary calcium and phosphate salts.
Most dental insurance companies have coverage for child and adolescent sealants. However, they do not always reimburse the dental professional if a sealant needs to be replaced.
Fissurotomy and enamelplasty are no longer recommended for occlusal surfaces that have non-cavitated lesions. These practices result in a loss of healthy tooth structure and have not been shown to increase healthy outcomes.
