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Each row is one question a systematic review asked: who, what, compared with what, and which outcome, with the effect it found and how certain that is. Words match anywhere in the field.

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1 questions in 1 reviews · cluster CL0234

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No studies 1 · 100%Ungraded 0 · 0%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.

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QuestionEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Micro-invasive treatment (proximal sealing or resin infiltration): resin sealant, glass ionomer sealant, polyurethane/adhesive patch, or resin infiltration vs Non-invasive measures (e.g. fluoride varnish, flossing/oral hygiene advice), no treatment, or placebo
Costs (direct treatment costs; indirect costs / time off school or work) · Dentate children and adults with non-cavitated proximal caries lesions extending into enamel or dentine (not pulp) in…
Micro‐invasive interventions for managing proximal dental decay in primary and permanent teeth (2015) · Cochrane
None of the studies reported on costs for micro-invasive treatment or non-invasive control0 studiesNo studies