Resin-Modified Glass-Ionomer Cement (RM-GIC) may Provide Greater Caries Preventive Effect Compared with Composite Resin, but High-Quality Studies are Needed

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Caries-preventive effect of resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (RM-GIC) versus composite resin: a quantitative systematic review.Yengopal V, Mickenautsch S.Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2011;12(1):5-14.Reviewer: David G. Pendrys, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: Does light-cured resin-modified glass-ionomer cement provide a better caries preventive effect as compared with composite resin?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength Of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent, limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)
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