Table 1 Sealant application criteria for molar fissures
Criteria for sealant application | Large | Small | All | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1991 | 2001 | 1991 | 2001 | 1991 | 2001 | |
Unstained and Intact Fissures | 17 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 |
As above + Stained Fissures | 35 | 21 | 42 | 32 | 38 | 26 |
As above + Suspected or Detected Enamel Caries | 20 | 27 | 29 | 39 | 25 | 33 |
As above + Suspected or Detected Dentin Caries | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
No Specific Policy | 17 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 11 |
Alternative or Unknown Policy | 7 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
Total | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |