Fluoride-releasing glass ionomer-based bonding agent vs Non-fluoride glass ionomer-based bonding agent
Initiation of white spot lesions (WSL), visual-tactile assessment · Patients of any age (11-40 years) receiving comprehensive/fixed orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances
For a glass-ionomer-based bonding agent (single study), fluoride release significantly reduced WSL initiation (RR 0.64); subgroup not separately GRADE-rated.
1 finding from 1 review
- Efficacy of sealants and bonding materials during fixed orthodontic treatment to prevent enamel demineralization: a… 2021 All outcomes1-24 months follow-up · Patients undergoing fixed (multibracket) orthodontic appliance treatment; clinical/dental setting; analysis at tooth level · Glass ionomer-based bonding agentRR 0.64 [0.41, 0.99]1 study · 144 participantsGRADE not reported