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A 50-year audit of published peer-reviewed literature on pit and fissure sealants, 1962-2011.
- Source :
- Acta Odontologica Scandinavica; Nov2013, Vol. 71 Issue 6, p1356-1361, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Objective. Pit and fissure sealants have been used for many decades to prevent the initiation of caries on susceptible tooth surfaces. The purpose of this study was to analyze the peer-reviewed published scientific literature on pit and fissure sealants over the last 50 years. Materials and methods. On the PubMed database, all publications on pit and fissure sealants from 1962-2011 were extracted using the search phrase [(pit OR fissure) AND (sealant OR sealants OR adhesive)]. Details of all retrievals were individually entered into SPSS for analysis. Results. A total of 2829 publications were found. The mean number of authors was 2.73 ± 1.90 (range = 1-23). Although single-authorship was the modal group with 32.1%, it had a sustained decrease from 75.0% for 1962-1971 to 17.6% for 2002-2011. On the contrary, publications with three or more authors increased from 8.3% to 47.3% during the same period. Human studies accounted for 88.6% and clinical trial was 11.9%, followed by reviews at 10.2% and randomized controlled trials at 6.9%. English was the language of reporting for 82.0% of the studies. Conclusion. It is anticipated that future research on pit and fissure sealants will focus on newer and more effective materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00016357
- Volume :
- 71
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Acta Odontologica Scandinavica
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 91808261
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3109/00016357.2013.786837