Question · asked by 1 review
Transbond Plus self etching primer (3M Unitek) vs Clearfil Protect Bond self etching primer (Kuraray Medical): Decay (decalcification) associated with or around the etching field
- Population
- Children and adults with fixed orthodontic brackets bonded to incisors, canines and premolars
- Intervention
- Transbond Plus self etching primer (3M Unitek)
- Comparison
- Clearfil Protect Bond self etching primer (Kuraray Medical)
- Outcome
- Decay (decalcification) associated with or around the etching field
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Transbond Plus self etching primer (3M Unitek) vs Clearfil Protect Bond self etching primer (Kuraray Medical) Decay (decalcification) associated with or around the etching field · Children and adults with fixed orthodontic brackets bonded to incisors, canines and premolars Enamel etching for bonding fixed orthodontic braces (2013) · Cochrane All outcomes | Decalcification outcomes in Paschos 2009 were reported at tooth level rather than at participant level; the evidence was insufficient to conclude whether or not there is a difference in decalcification between the… | 1 study | GRADE not reported |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enamel etching for bonding fixed orthodontic braces 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2013-03 | Not listed | Not assessed |
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