Fluoride varnish vs Fissure sealant (resin-based or glass ionomer)
Increment of occlusal DMFS (decayed, missing, filled surfaces) of FPMs · Generally healthy children aged 6 to 9 years with at least one fully erupted first permanent molar with deep fissures or early enamel…
Fluoride varnish and fissure sealant did not differ significantly in occlusal DMFS increment of FPMs (MD 0.13, 95% CI -0.09 to 0.34; 3 RCTs; ungraded).
2 findings from 1 review
- Comparison between Fissure Sealant and Fluoride Varnish on Caries Prevention for First Permanent Molars: a Systematic… 2020 All outcomes2 to 3 yearsMD 0.13 [-0.09, 0.34]3 studies · 1787 participantsGRADE not reported
- Comparison between Fissure Sealant and Fluoride Varnish on Caries Prevention for First Permanent Molars: a Systematic… 2020 All outcomes2 to 3 years · Sensitivity analysis excluding Bravo 1997 (high risk of bias)MD 0.04 [-0.15, 0.23]2 studiesGRADE not reported