Primary study · included by 1 review
Effectiveness of glass-ionomer sealant versus fluoride varnish application to prevent occlusal caries among preschool children over 18-24 months - A randomised controlled trial.
Lam 2024 · Lam Phoebe Pui Ying, Lo Edward Chin Man, Yiu Cynthia Kar Yung · Journal of dentistry · 2024
Included by
| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
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.