Research Article

The Effect of Preheating on the Water Sorption and Solubility of Fissure Sealants with Different Compositions

Volume: 29 Number: 2 July 1, 2026
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The Effect of Preheating on the Water Sorption and Solubility of Fissure Sealants with Different Compositions

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of preheating on the water sorption and solubility of fissure sealants with different compositions, including Bis-GMA–containing, Bis-GMA–free resin-based, and glass ionomer–based materials. Materials and Methods: Three resin-based fissure sealants (Clinpro, Helioseal F Plus, and Fissurit FX) and one glass ionomer–based fissure sealant (Riva Protect) were used in this study. Specimens were prepared under two conditions: non-heated (room temperature) and preheated (55 °C). Resin-based materials were heated for 20 minutes, whereas the glass ionomer–based material was heated for 60 seconds. Water sorption and solubility were measured after 14 days of water storage in accordance with ISO 4049. Statistical analyses were performed using one-way ANOVA, Tukey’s post hoc test, and independent samples t-test (p < 0.05). Results: The glass ionomer–based sealant (Riva Protect) exhibited significantly higher water sorption than all resin-based materials in both heated and non-heated groups (p < 0.05). Preheating resulted in a significant increase in water sorption only for Clinpro (p < 0.05). No significant differences were observed among the other resin-based sealants. In terms of solubility, Clinpro showed the highest values in the non-heated group, while Fissurit FX demonstrated the lowest solubility overall. A significant increase in solubility following preheating was observed only in Riva Protect (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The effect of preheating on the water sorption and solubility values of fissure sealants was material-dependent. Helioseal F Plus, despite being Bis-GMA–free, showed comparable water sorption and solubility values to Bis-GMA–containing resin-based sealants, indicating its potential suitability as an alternative material in clinical practice.

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Supporting Institution

the Project Management Office of Ondokuz Mayıs University

Project Number

BAP04-B-2024-5433

Ethical Statement

Ethical committee approval was not required for this study.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Paedodontics, Dental Materials

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 1, 2026

Submission Date

December 26, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 7, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 29 Number: 2

APA
Yılmaz, B., & Özmen, B. (2026). The Effect of Preheating on the Water Sorption and Solubility of Fissure Sealants with Different Compositions. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, 29(2), 321-326. https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1849743
AMA
1.Yılmaz B, Özmen B. The Effect of Preheating on the Water Sorption and Solubility of Fissure Sealants with Different Compositions. Cumhuriyet Dent J. 2026;29(2):321-326. doi:10.7126/cumudj.1849743
Chicago
Yılmaz, Burcu, and Bilal Özmen. 2026. “The Effect of Preheating on the Water Sorption and Solubility of Fissure Sealants With Different Compositions”. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 29 (2): 321-26. https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1849743.
EndNote
Yılmaz B, Özmen B (July 1, 2026) The Effect of Preheating on the Water Sorption and Solubility of Fissure Sealants with Different Compositions. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 29 2 321–326.
IEEE
[1]B. Yılmaz and B. Özmen, “The Effect of Preheating on the Water Sorption and Solubility of Fissure Sealants with Different Compositions”, Cumhuriyet Dent J, vol. 29, no. 2, pp. 321–326, July 2026, doi: 10.7126/cumudj.1849743.
ISNAD
Yılmaz, Burcu - Özmen, Bilal. “The Effect of Preheating on the Water Sorption and Solubility of Fissure Sealants With Different Compositions”. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal 29/2 (July 1, 2026): 321-326. https://doi.org/10.7126/cumudj.1849743.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz B, Özmen B. The Effect of Preheating on the Water Sorption and Solubility of Fissure Sealants with Different Compositions. Cumhuriyet Dent J. 2026;29:321–326.
MLA
Yılmaz, Burcu, and Bilal Özmen. “The Effect of Preheating on the Water Sorption and Solubility of Fissure Sealants With Different Compositions”. Cumhuriyet Dental Journal, vol. 29, no. 2, July 2026, pp. 321-6, doi:10.7126/cumudj.1849743.
Vancouver
1.Burcu Yılmaz, Bilal Özmen. The Effect of Preheating on the Water Sorption and Solubility of Fissure Sealants with Different Compositions. Cumhuriyet Dent J. 2026 Jul. 1;29(2):321-6. doi:10.7126/cumudj.1849743

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