Egil, EdibeYaylalı, Emine2023-11-022023-11-0220230022-40061752-7325https://hdl.handle.net/11363/6187https://doi.org/Objective: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of resin-based and glass ionomer-based fissure sealants compared with no intervention for children. Methods: We developed a Markov-based decision analytic model that simulated Turkish children from aged 6 to 15 years. Two types of costs were explored from the payers’ perspective and the health care system perspectives. A costeffectiveness analysis of resin-based and glass ionomer-based fissure sealants was conducted to quantify their effectiveness using the number of caries prevented and the quality-adjusted tooth years (QATYs). Costs and effectiveness measures were discounted at 3% per year. Results: The most cost-effective intervention was resin-based fissure sealant, with an additional $5.34 per caries prevented and $1.86 per QATY gained compared with no treatment. Conclusion: Fissure sealants particularly resin-based sealants are cost-effective for children in Turkey due to their low cost and highly preventive characteristics.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United Statescost-effectiveness analysisdecision analytic modelsMarkov modelspit and fissure sealantspreventive dentistrypublic health dentistryArticle831435010.1111/jphd.12549363006522-s2.0-85141390576Q2WOS:000873858900001Q3