Protocol for "Seal or Varnish?" (SoV) trial: a randomised controlled trial to measure the relative cost and effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants and fluoride varnish in preventing dental decay

• Main Authors: Chestnutt Ivor Gordon (Author), Chadwick Barbara Lesley (Author), Hutchings Simon (Author), Playle Rebecca (Author), Pickles Timothy (Author), Lisles Catherine (Author), Kirkby Nigel (Author), Morgan Maria Zeta (Author), Hunter Lindsay (Author), Hodell Ceri (Author), Withers Beverely (Author), Murphy Simon (Author), Morgan-Trimmer Sarah (Author), Fitzsimmons Deborah (Author), Phillips Ceri (Author), Nuttall Jacqueline (Author), Hood Kerenza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Dental caries remains a significant public health problem, prevalence being linked to social and economic deprivation. Occlusal surfaces of first permanent molars are the most susceptible site in the developing permanent dentition. C...