Epilogue
Microinvasive Therapy
Caries Prevalence on Occlusal Surfaces
The Sealant–Restoration Spectrum
Epidemiological considerations
The Fissure as Substrate for Resin Bonding
Cleaning of Fissures Prior to Sealant Placement
Should Mechanical Preparation Be Routine?
Preventive versus Therapeutic Sealants
Are Sealants Working Clinically?
Sealant Failures and Maintenance
Cost-Effectiveness of Sealants
16 Transfer of the Sealing Technique from the Occlusal to the Approximal Surface
Stefania Martignon, Kim R. Ekstrand
Transfer of the Sealing Technique from the Occlusal to the Approximal Surface
Which Approximal Lesions Should Be Sealed?
Techniques for Approximal Sealing
Hendrik Meyer-Lueckel, Sebastian Paris
Development of Caries Infiltration
Principle of Caries Infiltration
Infiltration to Prevent Caries Progression
Clinical Efficacy of Infiltrating Approximal Surfaces
Indications for Approximal Caries Infiltration
Clinical Use of Approximal Caries Infiltration
Follow-up for Approximal Caries
Infiltration for Primarily Esthetic Reasons
Invasive Therapy
