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Primary study · included by 3 reviews

Masking-efficacy and caries arrestment after resin infiltration or fluoridation of initial caries lesions in adolescents during orthodontic treatment-A randomised controlled trial.

Shan 2021 · Wierichs Richard Johannes, Selzner Hannah, Bourouni Sotiria, et al. · Journal of dentistry · 2023

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Efficacy of various interventions for the management of white spot lesions associated with fixed orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Shan 2021 · Table 1

The review does not say which of its outcomes this study informs.

Outcomes of resin infiltration for white spot lesions at different time points: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Wierichs 2023b · Table 2; References

The review does not say which of its outcomes this study informs.

Clinical Effectiveness of Resin Infiltration and Fluoride Varnish for Managing White Spot Lesions (International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) ≤ 2) During Multibracket Orthodontic Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Wierichs 2023 (J Dent) · Table 3; References 16-18
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Esthetic improvement: color change (delta E)
Resin infiltration vs Fluoride varnish · Approximately 6 months or until debonding
MD -3.43 [-4.20, -2.66]2 studies · 51 participantsModerate

3 including reviews in total.