Table 3.

Questions regarding fissure sealants practices

Questions	Always (%)	Sometimes (%)	Rarely (%)	Never (%)
I sometimes avoid dental sealant for the possibility of sealing over caries.	37.5	35.3	12.1	15.2
In case of a partial or total loss of sealant, I would recommend reapplication.	56.3	39.2	2.7	1.8
The most important factor for adhesion to occur in sealant placement is proper isolation.	69.3	28.4	1.8	0.4
The most important factor for adhesion to occur in sealant placement is proper acid etching.	67.3	30.9	1.3	0.4
The benefit of using sealant should be considered with regard to the patient's risk.	65.0	27.8	5.4	1.8
I clean the tooth surface before placement of fissure sealant.	68.8	25.8	3.6	1.8
I follow the manufacture instructions for placing light cure on the tooth while putting sealant materials.	70.9	26.5	1.8	0.9
I apply bonding agent after acid etching on the occlusal surface.	56.4	28.4	4.1	11.0
I use a rubber dam in the time of placing fissure sealant.	50.7	40.6	6.8	1.8
I use conventional way such as cotton roles to isolate adjacent soft tissue while placing sealant.	43.6	44.5	10.5	1.4
Should I put an extra-amount of sealant in pits and fissure to reach maximum retention.	67.6	27.9	3.6	0.9
I repeat doing fissure sealant if there is technical mishap has occurred.	53.6	38.3	6.8	1.4
I apply prophylaxis paste without fluoride before placing sealant.	49.1	34.5	9.1	7.3