Question · asked by 1 review
Transbond XT with 1% chitosan and 1% TiO2 nanoparticles vs Conventional/control orthodontic adhesive (e.g., Transbond XT) or negative control: Enamel mineral content
- Population
- Orthodontic patients of any age with fixed braces (new DLs assessed at debond)
- Intervention
- Transbond XT with 1% chitosan and 1% TiO2 nanoparticles
- Comparison
- Conventional/control orthodontic adhesive (e.g., Transbond XT) or negative control
- Outcome
- Enamel mineral content
Chitosan and TiO2 adhesive showed no enamel mineral-content difference, with certainty not graded.
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Transbond XT with 1% chitosan and 1% TiO2 nanoparticles vs Transbond XT adhesive Enamel mineral content · Patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment · 1 day, 2 months, and 6 months after bonding, Fixed orthodontic treatment Chitosan and TiO2 adhesive showed no enamel mineral-content difference, with certainty not graded. Can Orthodontic Adhesive Systems Inhibit the Formation and Development of White Spot Lesions During Fixed… (2024) All outcomes | There were no significant differences in enamel mineral content between the experimental group and control group at all time points. | 1 study · 24 participants | GRADE not reported |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Can Orthodontic Adhesive Systems Inhibit the Formation and Development of White Spot Lesions During Fixed Orthodontic Treatment? A… 2024 All outcomes | October 2023 | 12 | High / Low |
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