Comparison 2. Glass ionomer‐based sealants versus no sealant.
Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
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1 Caries yes/no at 24 months | 1 | (Fixed, 95% CI) | 0.46 [0.23, 0.91] | |
2 2 year DFS increment | 1 | 404 | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | ‐0.18 [‐0.39, 0.03] |