Findings

What do systematic reviews say?

2 questions · 2 findings · 1 reviews · Orthodontics

No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 2 · 100%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Streptococcus mutans count · Orthodontic patients of any age with fixed braces (new DLs assessed at debond)

TiO2-modified composite showed no S. mutans difference, with certainty not graded.

1 finding from 1 review

Can Orthodontic Adhesive Systems Inhibit the Formation and Development of White Spot Lesions During Fixed Orthodontic… 2024 All outcomes
1 to 6 months after bonding · Fixed orthodontic treatment
No statistically significant difference between the S. mutans populations on the control and test sides at any time point.
1 study · 40 participants
GRADE not reported

Enamel demineralization (DIAGNOdent score) · Orthodontic patients of any age with fixed braces (new DLs assessed at debond)

TiO2-modified composite favored lower DIAGNOdent scores, with certainty not graded.

1 finding from 1 review

Can Orthodontic Adhesive Systems Inhibit the Formation and Development of White Spot Lesions During Fixed Orthodontic… 2024 All outcomes
1 to 6 months after bonding · Fixed orthodontic treatment
Mean readings were significantly greater on the control side than on the experimental side (p < 0.001) at all time points except at baseline.
1 study · 40 participants
GRADE not reported