Table 1 Average retention of GIC-FSs at follow-up (FU).

From: Glass Ionomer Cement as a preventative fissure sealant for first permanent molars in high caries risk patients waiting general anaesthetic—a case series

 

Age of patient (Yrs)

Number GIC FS placed

Time between placement and GA (months)

Retention

Time between GA and FU (months)

Retention

Total Time between placement and FU (months)

Total Retention

Mean

7.20

3.05

5.35

0.79

6.67

0.92

6.35

0.77

Median

7.00

4.00

6.00

0.88

6.00

1.00

6.50

0.75

Mode

7.00

4.00

3.00

1.00

6.00

1.00

6.00

1.00

Range

6–9

1–4

1–11

0–1

6–8

0.75–1

1–11

0–1