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SynthesisInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Biomimetic Remineralization Strategies for Dentin Bond Stability-Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.

Rosário Costa, Joana Reis-Pardal, Sofia Arantes-Oliveira, João Cardoso Ferreira, Luis Filipe Azevedo, Paulo Melo

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Synthesis in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Rosário CostaFaculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Manuel Pereira da Silva, 4200-393 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-1022-6858
Joana Reis-PardalCINTESIS@RISE-Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Health Research Network Associated Laboratory (RISE), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal.
Sofia Arantes-OliveiraDepartment of Dental Biomaterials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Lisbon, Cidade Universitária, Rua Prof.ª Teresa Ambrósio, 1600-277 Lisbon, Portugal.
João Cardoso FerreiraFaculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Manuel Pereira da Silva, 4200-393 Porto, Portugal.
Luis Filipe AzevedoCINTESIS@RISE-Center for Health Technology and Services Research (CINTESIS), Health Research Network Associated Laboratory (RISE), University of Porto, 4200-450 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-8421-2937
Paulo MeloFaculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Operative Dentistry, University of Porto, Rua Dr. Manuel Pereira da Silva, 4200-393 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-3590-4926

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This systematic review and network meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the bond strength of artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) of permanent human teeth with and without biomimetic remineralization (BR), assessed based on in vitro studies. Following PRISMA guidelines, we conducted a systematic search until June 2023, identifying 82 eligible articles for full-text analysis. We assessed the study characteristics, methodological quality, and summary results. Bond strength was examined immediately and after artificial aging using three bond strength tests. We performed meta-regressions (using OpenBUGS software) to explore the relationship between the independent variable's adhesive application technique (Etch-and-Rinse or Self-Etch) and ACAD protocol (chemical or biological) and the dependent variable of bond strength. Additionally, we conducted random-effect NMAs (using CINEMA software) to compare the effect of multiple interventions per application technique and ACAD protocol simultaneously. Among the included studies that compared various BR strategies, most studies (19 out of 22) presented a medium risk of bias. In some comparisons, the meta-regression results revealed a significant association between bond strength at 24 h and both the adhesive application technique and the ACAD protocol. Our findings indicate the potential of BR to enhance bond strength in human ACAD in in vitro settings.

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BiomimeticsDental BondingDentinDentin-Bonding AgentsTooth RemineralizationDental CariesHumansDentin-Bonding Agentsadhesivesbiomimetic materialdentin-bonding agentstooth demineralizationtooth remineralization

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PMID40331951
PMCPMC12027409

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