Dental Fissure Sealant Procedure

First the tooth is thoroughly cleaned and dried, before a liquid plastic sealant is brushed over the surface of the tooth. This coating runs into the pits and fissures, forming a protective barrier over the top of the tooth enamel.

The dentist will use a special curing light on the now-covered tooth. This light triggers the resin material to harden and stabilize. This part usually only takes about a minute.

Once the sealant solidifies, the dentist conducts a final check of the treated tooth. This ensures that the tooth cover is stable, secure, and doesn’t affect the bite.