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, PhD.

Purpose/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 available.

Type Of Study/design: Systematic review.

Level Of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.

Strength Of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent, limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.