Non-Cochrane · intervention · PM40331951

Biomimetic Remineralization Strategies for Dentin Bond Stability-Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Costa Rosário, Reis-Pardal Joana, Arantes-Oliveira Sofia, et al. · International journal of molecular sciences · 2025 · PubMed · doi:10.3390/ijms26083488

Oral HealthDental cariesAMSTAR 2: Low / Moderate (extractors disagree)
Full textEvery question was extracted from the full text, figures and supplements by two independent LLM extractors, disagreements adjudicated. Rows cite where in the review the value comes from.
Questions
62
current version
GRADE rated
61
No studies
0
Included studies
23
linked below
No studies 0 · 0%Ungraded 1 · 1.6%Very low 3 · 4.8%Low 17 · 27.4%Moderate 41 · 66.1%High 0 · 0%

Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.

Review question

ElementPlanned (methods)Found (results)
PopulationArtificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in permanent human teeth (in vitro); human dentin artificially demineralized by chemical or biological protocols to mimic caries-affected dentinACAD in permanent human teeth across 23 in vitro studies (16 experimental, 7 quasi-experimental); 22 studies entered the NMAs
InterventionAny biomimetic remineralization (BR) procedure applied immediately before bonding (mineral-promoting agents in adhesives/restoratives or pre-treatment solutions); active-substance groups: fluorine, calcium phosphate, peptide, silica, hydroxyapatite, flavonoids, calcium, HEMA/EGDMABR agents actually networked (by network): fluorine, calcium phosphate, peptide, hydroxyapatite, calcium, flavonoids, HEMA, silica
ComparisonDentin without BR (control)Control (no BR) present as a node in every network
OutcomesResin-dentin bond strength by shear/micro-shear/micro-tensile tests (SBS/microSBS/microTBS); mean difference in bond strength; measured immediately (24 h) and after artificial aging24 h bond strength meta-analyzed via NMA (all 22 NMA studies had 24 h measurements); aged bond strength (thermocycling; 3/6/12/18-month storage) summarized in Table 1 only
Study designsExperimental or quasi-experimental in vitro studies (control group required; agents applied immediately prior to bonding)23 in vitro studies included; 22 in NMA (Atomura et al. 2018 excluded from NMA for missing SD/N)
TimingImmediate (24 h) and after artificial aging (thermocycling; storage in fluid for months)24 h (all NMAs); artificial aging: thermocycling (4 studies) and fluid storage for months (7 studies), Table 1 (not meta-analyzed)

Search date: June 2023. Databases: PubMed; ISI Web of Science; SCOPUS; plus reference lists of included studies and relevant systematic reviews

Questions and results

Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate) vs Calcium-based agent

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + chemical ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Calcium Phosphate vs Calcium showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 0.596, 95% CI -7.289 to 8.482; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + chemical); Table A10 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 0.596 [-7.289, 8.482]7 studiesLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Calcium vs Control

Population: permanent human teeth with artificial caries-affected dentin
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h · Etch-and-Rinse; chemical ACAD
Calcium minus Control was -0.508 MPa (95% CI -8.207 to 7.191) at 24 h.
Source: Table 3; Table A10 · same question in other reviews
MD -0.508 [-8.207, 7.191]3 studiesVery low

Calcium phosphate vs Control

Population: permanent human teeth with artificial caries-affected dentin
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h · Etch-and-Rinse; chemical ACAD
Calcium phosphate minus Control was -1.105 MPa (95% CI -4.828 to 2.619) at 24 h.
Source: Table 3; Table A10 · same question in other reviews
MD -1.105 [-4.828, 2.619]1 studyLow

Calcium vs Fluorine

Population: permanent human teeth with artificial caries-affected dentin
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h · Etch-and-Rinse; chemical ACAD
Calcium minus Fluorine was -0.628 MPa (95% CI -8.504 to 7.248) at 24 h.
Source: Table 3; Table A10 · same question in other reviews
MD -0.628 [-8.504, 7.248]4 studiesModerate

Calcium phosphate vs Fluorine

Population: permanent human teeth with artificial caries-affected dentin
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h · Etch-and-Rinse; chemical ACAD
Calcium phosphate minus Fluorine was -1.224 MPa (95% CI -5.931 to 3.482) at 24 h.
Source: Table 3; Table A10 · same question in other reviews
MD -1.224 [-5.931, 3.482]1 studyLow

Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2) vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + chemical ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Fluorine vs Control showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -0.120, 95% CI -3.783 to 3.544; Very Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + chemical); Table A10 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -0.120 [-3.783, 3.544]8 studiesVery low
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Hydroxyapatite (e.g., nano-HAp) vs Calcium-based agent

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + chemical ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HAp vs Calcium showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 4.333, 95% CI -5.240 to 13.906; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + chemical); Table A10 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 4.333 [-5.240, 13.906]0 studiesLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Hydroxyapatite (e.g., nano-HAp) vs Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + chemical ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HAp vs Calcium Phosphate showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 3.736, 95% CI -3.063 to 0.536; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + chemical); Table A10 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 3.736 [-3.063, 0.536]0 studiesLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Hydroxyapatite (e.g., nano-HAp) vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + chemical ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HAp vs Control showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 4.841, 95% CI -0.848 to 10.530; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + chemical); Table A10 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 4.841 [-0.848, 10.530]3 studiesLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Hydroxyapatite (e.g., nano-HAp) vs Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + chemical ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HAp vs Fluorine showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 4.960, 95% CI -1.806 to 11.727; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + chemical); Table A10 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 4.960 [-1.806, 11.727]0 studiesLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs Calcium-based agent

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + chemical ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs Calcium showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 4.044, 95% CI -4.923 to 3.011; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + chemical); Table A10 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 4.044 [-4.923, 3.011]0 studiesLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + chemical ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs Calcium Phosphate showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 3.448, 95% CI -1.833 to 8.729; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + chemical); Table A10 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 3.448 [-1.833, 8.729]1 studyLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + chemical ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs Control showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 4.553, 95% CI -0.635 to 9.740; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + chemical); Table A10 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 4.553 [-0.635, 9.740]4 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + chemical ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs Fluorine showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 4.672, 95% CI -1.320 to 10.665; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + chemical); Table A10 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 4.672 [-1.320, 10.665]2 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs Hydroxyapatite (e.g., nano-HAp)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + chemical ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs HAp showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -0.288, 95% CI -7.988 to 7.411; Very Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + chemical); Table A10 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -0.288 [-7.988, 7.411]0 studiesVery low
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Calcium phosphate vs Control

Population: permanent human teeth with artificial caries-affected dentin
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h · Etch-and-Rinse; biological ACAD
Calcium phosphate minus Control was -21.209 MPa (95% CI -25.954 to -16.463) at 24 h.
Source: Table 3; Table A11 · same question in other reviews
MD -21.209 [-25.954, -16.463]2 studiesModerate

Flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, proanthocyanidin) vs Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + biological ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + biological ACAD protocol network, Flavonoids showed 12.771 MPa lower 24 h bond strength than Calcium Phosphate (MD -12.771, 95% CI -20.538 to -5.003; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + biological); Table A11 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -12.771 [-20.538, -5.003]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias

Flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, proanthocyanidin) vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + biological ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + biological ACAD protocol network, Flavonoids showed 8.438 MPa higher 24 h bond strength than Control (MD 8.438, 95% CI 2.289 to 14.587; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + biological); Table A11 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 8.438 [2.289, 14.587]1 studyModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency, publication bias

Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate) vs Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + biological ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + biological ACAD protocol network, Calcium Phosphate showed 17.012 MPa higher 24 h bond strength than Fluorine (MD 17.012, 95% CI 11.920 to 22.103; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + biological); Table A11 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 17.012 [11.920, 22.103]2 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, publication bias

Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2) vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + biological ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + biological ACAD protocol network, Fluorine showed 4.197 MPa higher 24 h bond strength than Control (MD 4.197, 95% CI 1.080 to 7.314; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + biological); Table A11 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 4.197 [1.080, 7.314]4 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, proanthocyanidin) vs Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + biological ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + biological ACAD protocol network, Flavonoids vs Fluorine showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 4.241, 95% CI -2.652 to 11.135; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + biological); Table A11 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 4.241 [-2.652, 11.135]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + biological ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + biological ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs Calcium Phosphate showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -2.914, 95% CI -8.210 to 2.382; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + biological); Table A11 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -2.914 [-8.210, 2.382]2 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + biological ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + biological ACAD protocol network, Peptide showed 18.295 MPa higher 24 h bond strength than Control (MD 18.295, 95% CI 14.418 to 22.172; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + biological); Table A11 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 18.295 [14.418, 22.172]3 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs Flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, proanthocyanidin)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + biological ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + biological ACAD protocol network, Peptide showed 9.857 MPa higher 24 h bond strength than Flavonoids (MD 9.857, 95% CI 2.588 to 17.126; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + biological); Table A11 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 9.857 [2.588, 17.126]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Etch-and-Rinse + biological ACAD
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + biological ACAD protocol network, Peptide showed 14.098 MPa higher 24 h bond strength than Fluorine (MD 14.098, 95% CI 9.684 to 18.512; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, ER + biological); Table A11 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 14.098 [9.684, 18.512]2 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, publication bias

Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate) vs Calcium-based agent

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Calcium Phosphate vs Calcium showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 2.663, 95% CI -2.395 to 7.722; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 2.663 [-2.395, 7.722]4 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Calcium-based agent vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Calcium vs Control showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -1.124, 95% CI -5.917 to 3.670; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -1.124 [-5.917, 3.670]2 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate) vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Calcium Phosphate vs Control showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 1.539, 95% CI -1.738 to 4.817; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 1.539 [-1.738, 4.817]1 studyModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision

Flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, proanthocyanidin) vs Calcium-based agent

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Flavonoids vs Calcium showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 5.728, 95% CI -2.442 to 13.897; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 5.728 [-2.442, 13.897]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, proanthocyanidin) vs Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Flavonoids vs Calcium Phosphate showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 3.065, 95% CI -4.318 to 10.447; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 3.065 [-4.318, 10.447]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, proanthocyanidin) vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Flavonoids vs Control showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 4.604, 95% CI -2.011 to 11.219; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 4.604 [-2.011, 11.219]1 studyModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Calcium-based agent vs Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Calcium vs Fluorine showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -0.523, 95% CI -5.404 to 4.358; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -0.523 [-5.404, 4.358]3 studiesLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate) vs Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Calcium Phosphate vs Fluorine showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 2.140, 95% CI -1.506 to 5.787; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 2.140 [-1.506, 5.787]1 studyModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2) vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Fluorine vs Control showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -0.601, 95% CI -2.932 to 1.730; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -0.601 [-2.932, 1.730]8 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, proanthocyanidin) vs Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Flavonoids vs Fluorine showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 5.205, 95% CI -1.809 to 12.219; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 5.205 [-1.809, 12.219]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

HEMA/EGDMA-based desensitizer vs Calcium-based agent

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HEMA vs Calcium showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 3.023, 95% CI -3.815 to 9.861; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 3.023 [-3.815, 9.861]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

HEMA/EGDMA-based desensitizer vs Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HEMA vs Calcium Phosphate showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 0.360, 95% CI -5.589 to 6.309; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 0.360 [-5.589, 6.309]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

HEMA/EGDMA-based desensitizer vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HEMA vs Control showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 1.899, 95% CI -3.210 to 7.009; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 1.899 [-3.210, 7.009]1 studyLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision

Flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, proanthocyanidin) vs HEMA/EGDMA-based desensitizer

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Flavonoids vs HEMA showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 2.705, 95% CI -5.654 to 11.063; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 2.705 [-5.654, 11.063]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

HEMA/EGDMA-based desensitizer vs Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HEMA vs Fluorine showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 2.500, 95% CI -2.603 to 7.603; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 2.500 [-2.603, 7.603]1 studyLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision

Hydroxyapatite (e.g., nano-HAp) vs Calcium-based agent

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HAp vs Calcium showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -1.792, 95% CI -7.415 to 3.831; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -1.792 [-7.415, 3.831]0 studiesLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Hydroxyapatite (e.g., nano-HAp) vs Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HAp showed 4.455 MPa lower 24 h bond strength than Calcium Phosphate (MD -4.455, 95% CI -8.857 to -0.053; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -4.455 [-8.857, -0.053]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Hydroxyapatite (e.g., nano-HAp) vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HAp vs Control showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -2.916, 95% CI -5.854 to 0.023; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -2.916 [-5.854, 0.023]5 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Hydroxyapatite (e.g., nano-HAp) vs Flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, proanthocyanidin)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HAp showed 7.520 MPa lower 24 h bond strength than Flavonoids (MD -7.520, 95% CI -14.758 to -0.281; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -7.520 [-14.758, -0.281]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Hydroxyapatite (e.g., nano-HAp) vs Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HAp vs Fluorine showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -2.315, 95% CI -6.066 to 1.436; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -2.315 [-6.066, 1.436]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Hydroxyapatite (e.g., nano-HAp) vs HEMA/EGDMA-based desensitizer

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HAp vs HEMA showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -4.815, 95% CI -10.709 to 1.079; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -4.815 [-10.709, 1.079]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs Calcium-based agent

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs Calcium showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 2.654, 95% CI -3.216 to 8.524; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 2.654 [-3.216, 8.524]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs Calcium Phosphate showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -0.009, 95% CI -4.076 to 4.058; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -0.009 [-4.076, 4.058]1 studyLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs Control showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 1.530, 95% CI -2.373 to 5.434; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 1.530 [-2.373, 5.434]3 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs Flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, proanthocyanidin)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs Flavonoids showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -3.074, 95% CI -10.755 to 4.607; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -3.074 [-10.755, 4.607]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs Fluorine showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 2.131, 95% CI -2.213 to 6.475; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 2.131 [-2.213, 6.475]1 studyLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs HEMA/EGDMA-based desensitizer

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs HEMA showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -0.369, 95% CI -6.728 to 5.990; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -0.369 [-6.728, 5.990]0 studiesLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Self-assembling/remineralizing peptide (e.g., P11-4, PAA-PASP) vs Hydroxyapatite (e.g., nano-HAp)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs HAp showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 4.446, 95% CI -0.440 to 9.332; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 4.446 [-0.440, 9.332]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Mesoporous silica (SiO2) vs Calcium-based agent

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Silica vs Calcium showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 1.964, 95% CI -5.802 to 9.730; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 1.964 [-5.802, 9.730]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Mesoporous silica (SiO2) vs Calcium phosphate agent (e.g., CPP-ACP, Ca/P-PILP, niobophosphate)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Silica vs Calcium Phosphate showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -0.699, 95% CI -7.633 to 6.234; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -0.699 [-7.633, 6.234]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Mesoporous silica (SiO2) vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Silica vs Control showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 0.840, 95% CI -5.270 to 6.950; Low certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 0.840 [-5.270, 6.950]1 studyLow
Downgraded: risk of bias, inconsistency

Flavonoids (e.g., quercetin, proanthocyanidin) vs Mesoporous silica (SiO2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Flavonoids vs Silica showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 3.764, 95% CI -5.241 to 12.769; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 3.764 [-5.241, 12.769]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Mesoporous silica (SiO2) vs Fluoride agent (e.g., NaF/SDF/KF/CaF2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Silica vs Fluorine showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 1.441, 95% CI -5.099 to 7.980; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD 1.441 [-5.099, 7.980]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Mesoporous silica (SiO2) vs HEMA/EGDMA-based desensitizer

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Silica vs HEMA showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -1.059, 95% CI -9.024 to 6.906; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -1.059 [-9.024, 6.906]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Hydroxyapatite (e.g., nano-HAp) vs Mesoporous silica (SiO2)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + chemical ACAD
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, HAp vs Silica showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD -3.756, 95% CI -10.536 to 3.024; Moderate certainty).
Source: Table 3 (NMA league table, SE + chemical); Table A12 (CINeMA confidence per comparison) · same question in other reviews
MD -3.756 [-10.536, 3.024]0 studiesModerate
Downgraded: risk of bias, imprecision, inconsistency

Peptide vs Silica

Population: permanent human teeth with artificial caries-affected dentin
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h · Self-Etch; chemical ACAD
Peptide minus Silica was -0.690 MPa (95% CI -7.941 to 6.560) at 24 h.
Source: Table 3; Table A12 · same question in other reviews
MD -0.690 [-7.941, 6.560]0 studiesModerate

Fluoride agent (silver diamine fluoride, SDF) vs No biomimetic remineralization (control)

Population: Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
1 question
OutcomeEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa)
24 h (immediate) · Self-Etch + biological ACAD
Only one in vitro study assessed a Self-Etch adhesive with the biological ACAD protocol; it was insufficient for network meta-analysis, so no pooled effect estimate is available (ungraded).
Source: Results 3.2 and 3.4 (Self-Etch with biological ACAD: 1 study, insufficient for NMA) · same question in other reviews
Only 1 in vitro study (de Siqueira et al., 2020) assessed Self-Etch adhesive with biological ACAD; insufficient to perform a network meta-analysis, so no pooled estimate is reported.1 studyUngraded

AMSTAR 2 appraisal

Two independent extractors rated each item. Their ratings are shown side by side because they have not been reconciled yet. The overall rating follows Shea et al. 2017: one critical flaw gives Low, more than one gives Critically Low.

ItemExtractor AExtractor BAgree
1Research question includes PICO componentsYesYesyes
2Protocol established before the reviewcriticalPartial YesPartial Yesyes
3Choice of study designs explainedNoNoyes
4Comprehensive literature searchcriticalPartial YesPartial Yesyes
5Study selection in duplicateYesYesyes
6Data extraction in duplicateYesYesyes
7List of excluded studies with reasonscriticalYesYesyes
8Included studies described in detailYesYesyes
9Risk of bias assessed satisfactorilycriticalRCT: Yes · NRSI: YesNRSI: Yes · RCT: N/Ano
10Funding of included studies reportedNoNoyes
11Appropriate meta-analysis methodscriticalRCT: Yes · NRSI: YesNRSI: Yes · RCT: N/Ano
12Impact of risk of bias on the pooled resultsYesNono
13Risk of bias accounted for in interpretationcriticalYesYesyes
14Heterogeneity explainedYesYesyes
15Publication bias investigatedcriticalNoPartial Yesno
16Conflicts of interest reportedYesYesyes
OverallLowModerateno

Included primary studies 23

Open as a trial list
StudyAlso included byOutcomes it informs hereTrial PICOResults
de Siqueira et al., 2020
Effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride on the Bonding Properties to Caries-affected Dentin.
PMID:32322837
1 other reviewnot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Van Duker et al., 2019
Effect of silver diamine fluoride and potassium iodide on bonding to demineralized dentin.
PMID:31295396
1 other reviewnot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Altinci et al., 2018
Microtensile bond strength to phosphoric acid-etched dentin treated with NaF, KF and CaF 2
DOI:10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2018.06.016
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Atomura et al., 2018
Influence of FCP-COMPLEX on bond strength and the adhesive-artificial caries-affected dentin interface.
PMID:29925732
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Barbosa-Martins et al. (A), 2018
Enhancing bond strength on demineralized dentin by pre-treatment with selective remineralising agents.
PMID:29550716
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Barbosa-Martins et al. (B), 2018
Biomimetic Mineralizing Agents Recover the Micro Tensile Bond Strength of Demineralized Dentin.
PMID:30223511
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Bauer et al., 2018
matched by author and year (probable)
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Cardenas et al., 2021
matched by author and year (probable)
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Chen et al., 2020
Biomimetic remineralization of artificial caries dentin lesion using Ca/P-PILP.
PMID:32977980
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Cifuentes-Jimenez et al., 2021
Physicochemical and Mechanical Effects of Commercial Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) Agents on Demineralized Dentin.
PMID:34817971
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Davila-Sanchez et al., 2020
Influence of flavonoids on long-term bonding stability on caries-affected dentin.
PMID:32620332
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
de Sousa et al., 2019
The Self-Assembling Peptide P11-4 Prevents Collagen Proteolysis in Dentin.
PMID:30612505
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Gungormus & Tulumbaci, 2021
Peptide-assisted pre-bonding remineralization of dentin to improve bonding.
PMID:33035925
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Krithi et al., 2020
Microshear bond strength of composite resin to demineralized dentin after remineralization with sodium fluoride, CPP-ACP and NovaMin…
PMID:32300520
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Meng et al., 2021
Bonding Performance of Universal Adhesives Applied to Nano-Hydroxyapatite Desensitized Dentin Using Etch-and-Rinse or Self-Etch Mode.
PMID:34443268
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Moreira et al., 2021
Impact of biomineralization on resin/biomineralized dentin bond longevity in a minimally invasive approach: An "in vitro" 18-month…
PMID:33608139
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Paik et al., 2022
Dentin Biomodification with Flavonoids and Calcium Phosphate Ion Clusters to Improve Dentin Bonding Stability.
PMID:35208035
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Pei et al., 2019
Influence of nano-hydroxyapatite containing desensitizing toothpastes on the sealing ability of dentinal tubules and bonding performance…
PMID:30529985
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Priya et al., 2020
Evaluation of the bond strength of posterior composites to the dentin, treated with four different desensitizing agents – An In vitro study
DOI:10.4103/jicdro.jicdro_55_19
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Pulidindi et al., 2021
matched by author and year (probable)
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Yang et al., 2018
Effects of calcium-containing desensitizers on the bonding stability of an etch-and-rinse adhesive against long-term water storage and pH…
PMID:29176299
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Zhang et al., 2018
Application of electrophoretic deposition to occlude dentinal tubules in vitro.
PMID:29391182
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet
Zumstein et al., 2018
The Effect of SnCl2/AmF Pretreatment on Short- and Long-Term Bond Strength to Eroded Dentin.
PMID:29850511
this review onlynot statednot extracted yetnot extracted yet

Overlap with other reviews

Reviews that include the same primary studies are not independent evidence. Shared counts match studies by PMID, DOI or NCT, and otherwise by author and year (a probable match).