“How long do fissure sealants last?”
I am a 25 year old female. I want to know how long do fissure sealants last?
4 Answers
Regular sealants about 3-5 years. However, there is a technique of using air-abrasion and flowable filling material that can last about 10-20 years, if done by strict moisture control and isolation.
At 25 you may have broken sealants which can contribute to cavities where you had sealants
They can last a long time, but they do wear out as they are an unfilled resin. They are preventative, so if you have good oral hygiene, you do not NEED to have them replaced.
This totally depends! I have seen some sealants last less than 6 months and others last for decades. The first variable is how well isolated the tooth was when the sealant was placed. Most sealant products need a very dry environment to be placed. Beyond that, sealants will come off more quickly if you eat a lot of sticky foods or chew a lot of gum.
