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4.1 Sealant Material Selection
Auto-Polymerized vs. Light-Cured Materials
- The retention rates of auto-polymerized and light-cured sealant materials are comparable.
- Auto-polymerized sealants require less armamentarium. Light-cured sealants require a curing light, which must be purchased, maintained, and regularly checked for proper wavelength and intensity.
- Both auto-polymerized and light-cured sealants are acceptable for use in ODH-funded dental sealant programs.
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| Auto-polymerized sealant mix |
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Auto-polymerized sealant placement |
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| Light-cured sealants and light |
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Light-cured sealant placement |
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