Smoothing the fracture site decreases plaque adherence, and calculus accumulation and decreases soft tissue irritation from the fractured surface. Plugging the dentin tubules with the bonded sealants minimizes sensitivity and helps prevent infection of the pulp chamber. After the application of bonded sealants, the tooth can provide a permanent “patch” on the inside through the deposition of reparative dentin. Typically, this procedure is only done once per fracture site. The bonded sealant kit has all you need to start applying bonded sealants for exposed vital dentin and bonding composite restorations.
