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sealant

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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
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.


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