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One-step adhesive bonding system (GC Ortho Connect) vs Conventional three-step bonding system (3M Transbond XT): White spot lesion incidence, area, and depth
- Population
- Orthodontic patients of any age with fixed braces (new DLs assessed at debond)
- Intervention
- One-step adhesive bonding system (GC Ortho Connect)
- Comparison
- Conventional three-step bonding system (3M Transbond XT)
- Outcome
- White spot lesion incidence, area, and depth
GC Ortho Connect had more frequent, larger, and deeper WSLs, with certainty not graded.
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
One-step adhesive bonding system (GC Ortho Connect) vs Conventional three-step bonding system (3M Transbond XT) White spot lesion incidence, area, and depth · Patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment · 2 and 4 months after treatment start, Fixed orthodontic treatment GC Ortho Connect had more frequent, larger, and deeper WSLs, with certainty not graded. Can Orthodontic Adhesive Systems Inhibit the Formation and Development of White Spot Lesions During Fixed… (2024) All outcomes | Group 3 (GC Ortho Connect) showed a significantly higher incidence than both groups (p < 0.001). Group 3 (GC Ortho Connect) also had larger lesion areas and deeper lesions compared to other groups (p < 0.001). | 1 study · 75 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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