Sealing (resin sealant, glass ionomer cement, or polyurethane tape) vs Non-invasive / control treatment
Radiographic proximal caries lesion progression · Patients with non-cavitated proximal (approximal) caries lesions (primary or permanent dentition)
Sealing probably reduces the odds of proximal lesion progression compared with placebo (OR 0.27, 95% CI 0.18 to 0.42; moderate certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
- Infiltration and sealing for managing non-cavitated proximal lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2021 All outcomesLongest available follow-upOR 0.27 [0.18, 0.42]7 studies · 320 participantsModerate