Er:YAG laser preparation combined with acid-etching vs Acid-etching (phosphoric acid)
Sealant retention rate (completely retained) · Children with permanent molars requiring pit-and-fissure sealants
At 12 months, Er:YAG laser combined with acid-etching significantly improved sealant retention versus acid-etching alone (OR 0.39, 95% CI 0.19 to 0.80, favouring laser+acid; ungraded, single study).
4 findings from 1 review
- The clinical effects of laser preparation of tooth surfaces for fissure sealants placement: a systematic review and… 2019 All outcomes12 months · Clinical (in vivo pit-and-fissure sealant placement)OR 0.39 [0.19, 0.80]1 study · 42 participantsGRADE not reported
- The clinical effects of laser preparation of tooth surfaces for fissure sealants placement: a systematic review and… 2019 All outcomes6 months · Clinical (in vivo pit-and-fissure sealant placement)OR 0.55 [0.23, 1.34]1 study · 42 participantsGRADE not reported
- The clinical effects of laser preparation of tooth surfaces for fissure sealants placement: a systematic review and… 2019 All outcomes18 months · Clinical (in vivo pit-and-fissure sealant placement)OR 0.41 [0.21, 0.80]1 study · 42 participantsGRADE not reported
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- The clinical effects of laser preparation of tooth surfaces for fissure sealants placement: a systematic review and… 2019 All outcomes3 months · Clinical (in vivo pit-and-fissure sealant placement)OR 0.47 [0.14, 1.64]1 study · 42 participantsGRADE not reported