Table 3. Pair-wise comparisons of caries depths in different types of fissure sealants .
Type of exposure | Mean ± SD | P-value | |
Fluoride-releasing sealant | Toothpaste | 26.25±35.63 | 0.721 |
Artificial saliva | 33.75±35.43 | ||
Conventional sealant | Toothpaste | 196.25±165.86 | <0.001 |
Artificial saliva | 642.5±47.65 | ||
Without fissure sealant | Toothpaste | 485.62±41.95 | <0.001 |
Artificial saliva | 808.75±62.28 |