Sealants

Sealants work at their best with tubeless systems, while their maximum-damage sealing properties are limited with tire-and-tube systems.

Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: More thoughts on sealants, tires and rims 2010

Sealants work at their best with tubeless systems, while their maximum-damage sealing properties are limited with tire-and-tube systems.

Technical FAQ with Lennard Zinn: The limits of sealant 2010

Sealants prevent plaque from invading the pits and crevices on the chewing surfaces of molars where bacteria can go and eat away.

Janice Horowitz: Dueling Docs: Are Dental Sealants Safe for Kids? 2009

Sealants are meant for the chewing surfaces of molars, particularly those with many pits and fissures, though many dentists apply them routinely to all their young patients as soon as their pre-molars and molars erupt - at around age six and 12.

Janice Horowitz: Dueling Docs: Are Dental Sealants Safe for Kids? 2009

Sealants are commercially available, but they have serious shortcomings, the study notes.

Salt & Vinegar Crisp (Chip) Flavouring Boosts Longevity of Concrete | Impact Lab 2007

Sealants can be done once the tooth erupts, usually about two months or so after it pops through--depends, sometimes can be longer than that.

Dental Sealants Dr. Dean Brandon 2006

Sealants are for the grooves, so you usually don't use them on front teeth for instance.

Dental Sealants Dr. Dean Brandon 2006

Sealants last several years and may need to be patched or replaced from time to time.

Dental Sealants Dr. Dean Brandon 2006

Sealants are usually placed on the first and second permanent molars.

Dental Sealants Dr. Dean Brandon 2006

Sealants for unglazed tile and cement grout will prevent many stain and soil problems.

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