When is the BEST time to place a sealant?

A) Once all the permanent molars have erupted
B) As the permanent dentition erupts
C) When the child begins consuming sugars
D) If the child begins to develop caries


B
Explanation: B) Resin sealants are retained better on recently erupted teeth than on teeth with a more mature surface. They are also retained better on first molars than on second molars, and are better retained on mandibular than on maxillary teeth.

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