Primary study · included by 1 review
Glass Ionomer Sealant versus Fluoride Varnish Application to Prevent Occlusal Caries in Primary Second Molars among Preschool Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Lam 2021 · Ying Lam Phoebe Pui, Sardana Divesh, Luo Weijia, et al. · Caries research · 2021
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| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Patient-reported anxiety and pain during application Fluoride varnish (FV) vs Conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) sealant · At application | RR 0.29 [0.04, 2.17] | 2 studies · 736 participants | Low |
Incidence of occlusal caries involving dentin (ICDAS 4 or higher) Fluoride varnish (FV) vs Conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) sealant · 12 to 24 months follow-up | RR 0.98 [0.80, 1.21] | 4 studies · 3228 participants | Moderate |
Plaque accumulation (Visible Plaque Index, VPI) Fluoride varnish (FV) vs Conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) sealant | SMD 0.11 [0.01, 0.21] | 3 studies · 1472 participants | Moderate |
Caries of adjacent second molars Fluoride varnish (FV) vs Conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) sealant · 12 to 24 months follow-up | RR 0.99 [0.80, 1.23] | 3 studies · 2929 participants | Low |
1 including review in total.