What is it?
The deep grooves of the molars trap plaque and are hard to clean. Sealing the fissures reduces the risk of decay there. Fluoride application, for its part, is decided according to the child’s risk of cavities.
Paediatric dentistry
Fissure sealants in Marrakech
A simple preventive step, without anaesthetic, that protects the deep grooves of the molars.
No anaestheticMolars protectedChecked at visits
In brief
Fissure sealants and fluoride in Marrakech: the essentials.
Who is it for?
For children whose permanent molars have deep grooves, depending on their risk of cavities.
Key points
- A simple procedure, without anaesthetic
- Recommended on permanent molars
- Sealant checked at visits
How it unfolds
How does this treatment go?
These are the usual steps at the clinic. Their number and pace are adjusted to your situation, after the examination.
The examination
The grooves of the molars are examined to assess the risk of decay.
Cleaning
The tooth is cleaned and dried, without anaesthetic.
Sealing
A fluid resin is applied into the grooves, then hardened with a light.
The check
The sealant is checked at each visit and redone if it has worn.
At the clinic · On video
Fissure sealants and fluoride at the Guéliz clinic.
Discover the premises and the assessment at Dr Hafça Moqadem’s clinic. These videos show the setting of your consultation.
Discover the clinicFrequently asked questions
Fissure sealants and fluoride: your questions.
These answers remain general. At the consultation, we answer precisely for your situation.
Ask a questionDoes the sealant replace brushing?
No. It protects the grooves, but the other surfaces of the tooth must still be brushed.
At what age is it done?
Often shortly after the permanent molars come through, depending on the child’s risk of cavities.
Is fluoride varnish useful?
It strengthens enamel. Whether it is worthwhile is assessed according to the child’s risk of cavities.
The options
Within the same specialty.
Book an appointment
Fissure sealants and fluoride: let us talk about your case.
Call the clinic, write to us on WhatsApp, or choose a day and a time yourself: your request reaches the clinic's WhatsApp and they will confirm the appointment.
2nd floor, No. 180 Madani Plaza, Boulevard Abdelkrim Al Khattabi, Guéliz, Marrakech