Module 4: Materials and Application Techniques
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4. Materials and Application Techniques

4.2 Two-Handed vs. Four-Handed Placement

Two-handed dental sealant placement is the placement of sealants by a primary clinical staff person alone; four-handed placement is the placement of sealants by a primary clinical staff person with another person’s assistance. Four-handed sealant placement is associated with higher retention rates.10

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Four-handed.
 
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Two-handed.