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My doctor said because the pits and fissures of my back teeth are too deep (i have 4 medium back caries), i must fill in the teeth first and then apply sealants on the surface to prevent further decay. can i do sealants when having caries already?
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If the caries are too deep for sealants, then you need fillings, no sealants required. Sealants are used on teeth with little if any caries.
Answered 4/7/2021
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Thats a little silly - If they need fillings a proper one will include post sealing of the margins. Definintely would not pay extra for them
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