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Is there a way for a dentist to ensure that fillings and crown margins are sealed by application of a sealant, years after crowns have been placed?
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Crown seal: Unfortunately there is no way other than the use of the explorer around the areas that were sealed.
Answered 2/8/2018
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Not 100%: Dentists routinely check margins of restorations with an explorer and with x-rays, but that's only partially successful. Eventually restorations break down and require replacement. Periodic dental examinations help guard against small problems becoming severe problems.
Answered 2/23/2018
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