Primary study · included by 1 review

Glass ionomer fissure sealants versus fluoride varnish application on children's behaviour: a randomised controlled trial.

Chiu 2025 · Chiu H H C, Lam P P Y, Yiu C K Y · European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2025

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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 Chiu 2025 · Table 2; Figures 3-6; References

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
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

1 including review in total.