If
there are deep fissures on a tooth, dental
plaque can easily accumulate in these fissures where the
toothbrush bristles cannot access to and clean these areas
thoroughly. Therefore, these teeth are prone to Dental Caries.
Fissure
sealants can seal up fissures and prevent dental caries
Fissure sealant is a tooth-coloured resin, which is well adhered to the enamel of the tooth. Fissure sealant seals off the fissures of a tooth to prevent Dental Caries by blocking the plaque in the fissures from getting access to the dietary sugars.
