Comparative Retention of Glass Ionomer and Resin-Based Pit and Fissure Sealants in Permanent First Molars of Children Aged 7–1 Years

Mobeen Akhtar; Sadiq Amin Ahmed Rana; Muzammil Jamil Ahmed Rana; Muhammad Ali

Comparative Retention of Glass Ionomer and Resin-Based Pit and Fissure Sealants in Permanent First Molars of Children Aged 7–1 Years

Authors

Mobeen Akhtar Department of Operative Dentistry, Nishtar Institute of Dentistry, Multan, Pakistan.
Sadiq Amin Ahmed Rana Sadiq Amin Medical & Dental Complex Multan, Pakistan.
Muzammil Jamil Ahmed Rana Department of Operative Dentistry, Armed forces Institute of Dentistry, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Muhammad Ali Department of Community Dentistry, Bakhtawar Amin Medical and Dental College, Multan, Pakistan.

Keywords:

Pit And Fissure Sealant, Glass Ionomer, Resin-Based Sealant, First Permanent Molar, Retention.

Abstract

Background: Pit and fissure sealants are used to prevent occlusal caries. This study compares 12-month complete retention of glass ionomer and resin-based materials.

Methods: A total of 112 children aged 7–12 years were recruited (56 per group). One index first permanent molar per child was considered. Complete retention at 12 months was the primary outcome. Pearson chi-square testing was applied to determine statistical significance.

Results: Complete retention was 32/56 (57.1%) in the glass ionomer group and 43/56 (76.8%) in the resin-based group (absolute difference 19.6 percentage points; Pearson χ² p=0.027).

Conclusion: Resin-based sealants had higher complete retention compared to glass ionomer.

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Published

2026-10-19

How to Cite

Mobeen Akhtar, Sadiq Amin Ahmed Rana, Muzammil Jamil Ahmed Rana, & Muhammad Ali. (2026). Comparative Retention of Glass Ionomer and Resin-Based Pit and Fissure Sealants in Permanent First Molars of Children Aged 7–1 Years. International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 16(2), 6703–6707. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/3389