Does immediate dentin sealing influence postoperative sensitivity in teeth restored with indirect restorations? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study comprehensively reviewed clinical trials that investigated the effect of immediate dentin sealing (IDS) technique on postoperative sensitivity (POS) and clinical performance of indirect restorations.

Materials and methods

The systematic review was conducted according to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses statement, and was guided by the PICOS strategy. Clinical trials in which adult patients received at least one indirect restoration cemented with IDS approach and one restoration cemented following the delayed dentin sealing (DDS) were considered.

Results

Following title screening and full-text reading, four studies met the inclusion criteria and were included for qualitative synthesis, while two studies were se

SUBMITTER: Josic U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9300029 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature