Abstract
Objective: To evaluate mechanical and esthetic Properties of two commercially available orthodontic sealants: Opal®Seal (OS) and L.E.D. Pro Seal (PS). Materials and Methods: Discs of each sealant were prepared to test the following properties: Micro hardness, wear resistance and color stability. Samples were randomly selected after the wear test for SEM imaging to analyze surface morphology. Results: OS was significantly harder than PS (P < 0.001). PS was significantly more wear resistant than OS (P < 0.05). PS showed a greater ΔE*ab (increased staining) when placed in wine or coffee showing a significant difference (P < 0.05). SEM showed particle size, shape and distribution were different for PS and OS reflecting the pattern seen on wear surfaces. Conclusion: Both orthodontic sealants are beneficial for protecting enamel. However with better wear properties PS was superior in resisting mechanical stresses. OS was more color stable.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 487-492 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | European Journal of Dentistry |
| Volume | 8 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Esthetics
- Micro hardness
- Orthodontic sealants
- Wear properties
- White spot lesions
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry