To put it briefly, pit and fissure sealing refers to leveling up the uneven occlusal surface. If leaving it alone, chances are that both food debris and bacteria will enter the pits and fissures, causing dental caries over time. With a coat of sealant, such spaces have been closed and insulated from food debris and bacteria, working to prevent tooth decay. 

    Many people may wonder how long will the result remain. According to dentists from AKJ Dental Hospital, it cannot be sure. Under normal circumstances, however, it’s not a problem at all for it to stay effective within one or two years. 

    Pit and fissure sealing cannot provide you with a lifelong guarantee, that means scheduling regular checkups after the procedure is rather necessary. With detection of sealant falling out, you’d better redo the procedure in a timely manner to well prevent cavities. There is a likeliness to develop dental caries, if you take no actions following the shedding of the sealant. 

    In other words, pit and fissure is not strong enough to protect you from decayed tooth for a life time. It only works to prevent caries to a certain extent and within limited years, requiring regular checkups and maintenance. 

    Generally speaking, pit and fissure sealing is applied over the newly erupted permanent teeth, like the permanent first molar. Except for those who are badly susceptible to dental caries, there are rarely cases that one need to conduct the procedure a second time. With good care, it’s going to produce good performance for a longer time. As children grow up, they will be capable of developing good oral habits, indicating pit and fissure sealing has fully done with its mission. 

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