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TiO2-modified composite (1 wt.%) vs Control composite in contralateral quadrant: Enamel demineralization (DIAGNOdent score)
- Population
- Orthodontic patients of any age with fixed braces (new DLs assessed at debond)
- Intervention
- TiO2-modified composite (1 wt.%)
- Comparison
- Control composite in contralateral quadrant
- Outcome
- Enamel demineralization (DIAGNOdent score)
TiO2-modified composite favored lower DIAGNOdent scores, with certainty not graded.
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
TiO2-modified composite (1 wt.%) vs Control composite in contralateral quadrant Enamel demineralization (DIAGNOdent score) · Patients undergoing fixed orthodontic treatment · 1 to 6 months after bonding, Fixed orthodontic treatment TiO2-modified composite favored lower DIAGNOdent scores, with certainty not graded. Can Orthodontic Adhesive Systems Inhibit the Formation and Development of White Spot Lesions During Fixed… (2024) All outcomes | Mean readings were significantly greater on the control side than on the experimental side (p < 0.001) at all time points except at baseline. | 1 study · 40 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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