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2 questions · 2 findings · 2 reviews · Dental caries

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Dental cavity liner (e.g. calcium hydroxide, glass ionomer, resin-modified glass ionomer, or flowable composite) placed under the restoration vs No liner (resin-based composite bonded directly to the tooth)

Cost of materials · Adults or children with a Class I or Class II resin-based composite restoration in a permanent posterior tooth

1 finding from 1 review

Dental cavity liners for Class I and Class II resin‐based composite restorations 2019 · Cochrane All outcomes
One study (Strober 2013) reported cost, concluding that eliminating a resin-modified glass ionomer lining could save approximately USD 4.50 per filling (about USD 2000 per dentist per year). No comparative effect…
1 study
GRADE not reported

Adhesively bonded amalgam restorations in conventional preparations utilising deliberate retention (all bonding agents) vs Amalgam restoration

Economic data: direct costs of materials and any reported associated indirect costs · Adults and adolescents with permanent posterior molar and premolar teeth suitable for Class I and II, but excluding Class V, amalgam…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Adhesively bonded versus non‐bonded amalgam restorations for dental caries 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes
Economic data: direct costs of materials and any reported associated indirect costs - not measured | See comment | See comment | Not estimable | - | See comment | No study addressed this outcome
0 studies
No studies found