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Glass ionomer cement vs Resin adhesive: Initiation of white spot lesions (WSL), visual-tactile assessment
- Population
- People receiving orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances (upper and/or lower full arch)
- Intervention
- Glass ionomer cement
- Comparison
- Resin adhesive
- Outcome
- Initiation of white spot lesions (WSL), visual-tactile assessment
Glass ionomer cement did not show a statistically significant difference in new white spot lesions versus resin adhesive (very low certainty).
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Glass ionomer cement vs Resin adhesive Incidence of new white spot lesions by visual-tactile assessment · Patients receiving comprehensive fixed orthodontic treatment · 12 to 24 months, Fixed orthodontic treatment, Overall Glass ionomer cement did not show a statistically significant difference in new white spot lesions versus resin adhesive (very low certainty). Efficacy of sealants and bonding materials during fixed orthodontic treatment to prevent enamel… (2021) All outcomes | RR 0.72 [0.34, 1.54] | 3 studies · 394 participants | Very low |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficacy of sealants and bonding materials during fixed orthodontic treatment to prevent enamel demineralization: a systematic review and… 2021 All outcomes | Not specified (no date restriction on language or year) | 24 | Critically Low / Critically Low |
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