Fluoride-releasing resin-based sealant vs Non-fluoride resin-based sealant
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 resin-based sealants, fluoride release did not significantly change WSL initiation (RR 0.71, wide CI); 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 · Resin-based sealantsRR 0.71 [0.35, 1.43]2 studies · 644 participantsGRADE not reported