Resin-based versus Glass Ionomer Dental Sealants: A Detailed Literature Review for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Oral health has proven to be a crucial factor in the healthy upbringing of children. Due to the high prevalence of dental caries in children and adolescents, it is essential to increase access to preventive oral health tools aimed at reducing decay. Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the molars that have been shown to prevent >80% of caries in those surfaces. These sealants typically come in one of two compositions: Resin-based or Glass Ionomer. Glass Ionomer sealants have become increasingly popular over the past decade due to their hydrophilic property allowing them to be applied easier in wet mouth environments in comparison to hydrophobic Resin-based sealants. In this research study a detailed literature review was conducted to highlight the differences in retention rate and caries prevention rates for these two dental sealants. Results from this research will be used to estimate parameter inputs for a Python-based simulation model to estimate the cost effectiveness of reapplying unretained dental sealants in adolescents.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
SPCEET - Industrial and Systems Engineering
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Christina Scherrer
Resin-based versus Glass Ionomer Dental Sealants: A Detailed Literature Review for Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Oral health has proven to be a crucial factor in the healthy upbringing of children. Due to the high prevalence of dental caries in children and adolescents, it is essential to increase access to preventive oral health tools aimed at reducing decay. Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the molars that have been shown to prevent >80% of caries in those surfaces. These sealants typically come in one of two compositions: Resin-based or Glass Ionomer. Glass Ionomer sealants have become increasingly popular over the past decade due to their hydrophilic property allowing them to be applied easier in wet mouth environments in comparison to hydrophobic Resin-based sealants. In this research study a detailed literature review was conducted to highlight the differences in retention rate and caries prevention rates for these two dental sealants. Results from this research will be used to estimate parameter inputs for a Python-based simulation model to estimate the cost effectiveness of reapplying unretained dental sealants in adolescents.