Resin-based fissure sealant vs No comparator
Association between loss of complete retention risk and caries occurrence risk · Patients with fissure-sealed permanent molar teeth
Loss of complete sealant retention was directly associated with caries occurrence for resin-based sealants in the main analysis (regression slope 0.89, 95% CI 0.56 to 1.23; ungraded).
2 findings from 1 review
- Validity of sealant retention as surrogate for caries prevention--a systematic review. 2013 All outcomesAt least 24 months · Main analysisRegression slope (ln caries risk on ln retention-loss risk) 0.89 [0.56, 1.23]54 studies · 17377 participantsGRADE not reported
- Validity of sealant retention as surrogate for caries prevention--a systematic review. 2013 All outcomesLongest follow-up per trial · Sensitivity analysisRegression slope (ln caries risk on ln retention-loss risk) 0.53 [-0.27, 1.32]14 studies · 3154 participantsGRADE not reported