Pit & Fissure

Pit & Fissure Sealants — Light-Cure Resin Sealants for Caries Prevention

Pit and fissure sealants are thin light-cure resin (or RMGIC) coatings flowed into the deep occlusal grooves of newly erupted premolars and molars to seal out cariogenic bacteria and food debris — preventing the most common site of childhood and adolescent caries. Fluoride-releasing variants add a cariostatic ion-release benefit on top of the physical seal. Dentalkart stocks tinted, fluoride-releasing and clear pit-and-fissure sealants from 3M ESPE Clinpro, SDI Conseal F, AmmDent and Anabond.

Types of Pit & Fissure Sealant

Tinted light-cure resin sealant (colour-change visualisation)

Light-cure BIS-GMA / TEGDMA resin sealant with colour-change technology that goes from pink/green during placement to white on light-cure — confirms even fissure coverage and complete cure. For example, 3M ESPE Clinpro Sealant Refills.

Fluoride-releasing resin sealant

Light-cure resin sealant with added fluoride for ongoing cariostatic protection at the sealed fissure margin — preferred in moderate-to-high caries-risk paediatric patients. For example, SDI Conseal F Pit & Fissure Sealant.

Clear / opaque universal resin sealant

Standard clear or opaque light-cure resin sealants for routine occlusal sealing of caries-free deep pits and fissures. For example, AmmDent Pit & Fissure Sealant and Anabond Stedman Yuseal Pit & Fissure Sealant.

When Pit & Fissure Sealants Are Used

• Newly erupted permanent first molars (age 6–8) and second molars (age 11–13)
• Deep pits and fissures on caries-free occlusal surfaces in caries-risk children and adolescents
• Newly erupted premolar occlusal surfaces in moderate-to-high caries risk
• Lingual pits on permanent maxillary lateral incisors
• Buccal pits on permanent mandibular molars
• Preventive resin restoration (PRR) — sealant plus a small flowable composite fill for incipient occlusal caries
• Resealing or repair of partially lost sealant at recall

How to Place Pit & Fissure Sealants Correctly

1. Confirm the tooth is fully erupted enough to achieve dry isolation — rubber dam or cotton-roll plus suction.
2. Pumice-clean the occlusal surface, then etch the enamel pit and fissure system with 37% phosphoric acid for 15–20 seconds; rinse and dry to a frosty appearance.
3. Apply the sealant in a thin film along the fissure with the supplied applicator tip — avoid trapping air bubbles.
4. Light-cure for 20 seconds per the manufacturer IFU; for colour-change sealants confirm full colour transition before checking occlusion.
5. Check the occlusion with articulating paper and adjust any high spots — the sealant should not interfere with closure.
6. Recall at 6 months to check sealant retention; re-seal or top up any partially lost areas.

Pit & Fissure Sealant Brands at Dentalkart

Dentalkart's pit-and-fissure sealant range covers 3M ESPE (Clinpro Sealant Refills — colour-change light-cure resin), SDI (Conseal F fluoride-releasing light-cure sealant), AmmDent (Pit & Fissure Sealant) and Anabond (Stedman Yuseal Pit & Fissure Sealant) — covering tinted colour-change, fluoride-releasing and standard clear resin sealant chemistries for paediatric and adolescent caries prevention.

Why Buy Pit & Fissure Sealants from Dentalkart

Every sealant syringe and applicator tip is sourced direct from the manufacturer or authorised Indian distributor, ships sealed with original batch and expiry, and reaches 110000+ pincodes across India with COD on most paediatric SKUs. Pair pit-and-fissure sealants with the full paedodontics pit and fissure range from one trusted catalogue serving 50,000+ dentists.

What is a pit and fissure sealant used for?

A pit and fissure sealant is used to flow thin light-cure resin into the deep occlusal grooves of newly erupted permanent molars and premolars, sealing out cariogenic bacteria and food debris and preventing the most common site of childhood and adolescent caries. It is the gold-standard preventive intervention for first and second permanent molars.

When should pit and fissure sealants be placed?

Place pit and fissure sealants on newly erupted permanent first molars at age 6–8 and second molars at age 11–13. Place on premolars and lingual pits of maxillary lateral incisors in moderate-to-high caries-risk children. The tooth must be erupted enough to achieve dry isolation — the sealant fails if placed in moisture contamination.

What is the difference between fluoride-releasing and standard sealants?

The difference is the cariostatic benefit. Fluoride-releasing sealants (SDI Conseal F) release fluoride at the sealant-enamel margin for ongoing remineralisation — preferred in moderate-to-high caries-risk patients. Standard clear and tinted sealants (3M Clinpro, AmmDent, Anabond Yuseal) provide a physical seal only, without fluoride release. Both are equally effective when placed and retained properly.

How long do pit and fissure sealants last?

Pit and fissure sealants typically last 5–10 years on permanent molars when placed under proper dry isolation with adequate etching. Partial loss is common at the first 6-month recall — top up or re-seal any partially lost areas. A correctly retained sealant reduces occlusal caries incidence by approximately 80% at the 2-year follow-up.

Are the pit and fissure sealants on Dentalkart genuine and CDSCO-compliant?

Yes, every pit and fissure sealant on Dentalkart is genuine and CDSCO-compliant. All 3M ESPE Clinpro, SDI Conseal F, AmmDent and Anabond sealants ship in sealed primary packaging with original batch number and expiry printed on every syringe and applicator-tip pack.