Restorations

Fissurotomy

Where fissures are extremely deep or have signs of early decay or are stained – these pits and fissures of molars are cleaned with a microscopic fine bur, decay is removed, and the base of the pits/fissures are restored with a white filling material (different types are used depending on the most appropriate material for the situation).

The surface is then restored with a sealant or flowable composite (similar to a glaze) to increase strength and provide a smoother surface.

Step 1
	<< Stained and “sticky” fissure on        molar present
Step 2
	<< A fissurotomy is performed which         shows the extent of decay in the         fissure present
Step 3
	<< Finished restoration