Resin-based fissure sealant vs Fluoride varnish
Caries incidence of first permanent molars (FPMs) · Schoolchildren aged 6-12 years with sound occlusal surfaces of the first permanent molars
Pit and fissure sealant and fluoride varnish showed no statistically significant difference in caries incidence of first permanent molars at 24 months (RR 0.65, 95% CI 0.31 to 1.38; I2=89%; not GRADE-rated).
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- Pit and Fissure Sealant versus Fluoride Varnish for the Prevention of Dental Caries in School Children: A Systematic… 2022 All outcomes24 months · School-based caries prevention; schoolchildren (included trials aged 6-9 years)RR 0.65 [0.31, 1.38]3 studies · 1263 participantsGRADE not reported