Question · asked by 1 review
Chemical cured composite vs Glass ionomer cement (GIC): Decalcification
- Population
- Patients with fixed orthodontic appliances attached to their teeth
- Intervention
- Chemical cured composite
- Comparison
- Glass ionomer cement (GIC)
- Outcome
- Decalcification
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Chemical cured composite vs Conventional (chemical cured) glass ionomer cement Decalcification · Patients with fixed orthodontic appliances attached to their teeth · To end of appliance treatment The review found no eligible studies for this question. Adhesives for fixed orthodontic brackets (2018) · Cochrane All outcomes | It was surprising that decalcification rates were not reported as a secondary outcome, as clinically it is suggested that GIC is protective against decalcification; the… | 0 studies | No studies found |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adhesives for fixed orthodontic brackets 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2017-09 | Not listed | Not assessed |
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