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Sealant
A thin plastic substance that is painted over teeth as an anti-cavity measure to seal out food particles and acids produced by bacteria. Mentioned in: Tooth Decay
sealant [sē′lənt] an agent that protects against access from the outside or leakage from the inside. See also dental sealant. sealant [sēl´ant] an agent that protects against access from the outside or leakage from the inside; called also sealer. dental sealant a thin plastic coating put into the pits and fissures of teeth to act as a physical barrier to decay.
sealant see bone sealant.
sealant Dentistry A UV light-cured resin used to coat fissures in teeth and prevent cavities Surgery A substance used to close gaps or vessels. See Fibrin sealant. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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