Clinical effectiveness of resin-modified glass ionomer-based fluoride varnish for preventing occlusal caries lesions in partially erupted permanent molars: A randomised active-controlled trial.

Background: Deep pits and fissures in partially erupted permanent molars are vulnerable to dental caries.

Aim: To assess the clinical effectiveness of resin-modified glass ionomer-based fluoride varnish (RMGI-F varnish: Clinpro XT™ varnish) in preventing occlusal caries lesions in partially erupted permanent first molars.

Design: In this randomised active-controlled superiority trial with a single-blind parallel design, 74 children with 182 partially erupted first permanent molars were allocated into two groups: Group 1: RMGI-F varnish; and Group 2: GI sealant (active control), with an application of 0.

Effect of three silver diamine fluoride application protocols on the microtensile bond strength of resin-modified glass ionomer cement to carious dentin in primary teeth.

Background: Use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) after selective caries excavation can arrest the further progress of the carious lesion. Application of potassium iodide (KI) can reduce the staining due to SDF.

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of the application of SDF, with and without acid etching and KI on the bond strength of resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) to the carious dentin of primary teeth.