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Braga 2015

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Fracture resistance of teeth restored with polyethylene fibers reinforced composite restorations: a systematic review and meta-analysis of in vitro studies.

Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2025 · cited as Braga 2015 · Table 2; Results, forest plots (Figures 2-5)

Outcome this study informs	Pooled effect	Evidence	Certainty
Fracture resistance (N) Polyethylene fiber-reinforced composite resin restoration vs Non-fiber-reinforced composite resin restoration · After fracture strength test	SMD -0.82 [-1.16, -0.49]	28 studies · 1164 participants	GRADE not reported
Number of unfavorable/catastrophic failures after fracture test Polyethylene fiber-reinforced composite resin restoration vs Non-fiber-reinforced composite resin restoration · After fracture strength test	RD -0.15 [-0.21, -0.09]	17 studies · 726 participants	GRADE not reported
Fracture resistance (N) Polyethylene fiber-reinforced fiber post (intraradicular) vs Conventional fiber post / non-fiber-reinforced control · After fracture strength test	SMD -0.76 [-1.17, -0.35]	4 studies · 160 participants	GRADE not reported

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