Fluoride gel (topically applied; operator- or self-applied; any fluoride agent/concentration; frequency at least once a year) vs Fluoride in dentifrice
Caries increment, surface index D(M)FS · Children or adolescents
The illustrative network meta-regression estimated an SMD for caries increment for fluoride in gel versus fluoride in dentifrice across randomization year; the review did not state whether the difference was significant and certainty was not graded.
1 finding from 1 review
- Graphs of study contributions and covariate distributions for network meta-regression. 2018 All outcomesAt least 1 year or school year · Network meta-regression covariate: randomization yearno estimate extractedStudies not reportedGRADE not reported