Primary study · included by 1 review

Clinical effectiveness of resin-modified glass ionomer-based fluoride varnish for preventing occlusal caries lesions in partially erupted permanent molars: A randomised active-controlled trial.

Uchil 2021 · Uchil Savil Ramachandra, Suprabha Baranya Shrikrishna, Shenoy Ramya, et al. · International journal of paediatric dentistry · 2022

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Effectiveness of Fluoride Varnish Versus Conventional Glass Ionomer in Preventing Occlusal Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Uchil 2021 · Table 2; Figures 3-6; References
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
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 participantsModerate
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 participantsLow

1 including review in total.