Abstract
ObjectiveTo demonstrate the application of the modified Ottawa method by establishing the update need of a systematic review with focus on the caries preventive effect of GIC versus resin pit and fissure sealants; to answer the question as to whether the existing conclusions of this systematic review are still current; to establish whether a new update of this systematic review was needed.Methods:Application of the Modified Ottawa method. Application date: April/May 2012.ResultsFour signals aligned with the criteria of the modified Ottawa method were identified. The content of these signals suggest that higher precision of the current systematic review results might be achieved if an update of the current review were conducted at this point in time. However, these signals further indicate that such systematic review update, despite its higher precision, would only confirm the existing review conclusion that no statistically significant difference exists in the caries-preventive effect of GIC and resin-based fissure sealants.ConclusionIn conclusion, this study demonstrated the modified Ottawa method as an effective tool in establishing the update need of the systematic review. In addition, it was established that the conclusions of the systematic review in relation to the caries preventive effect of GIC versus resin based fissure sealants are still current, and that no update of this systematic review was warranted at date of application.
Highlights
In 2009, the authors of this study published a systematic review, in order to appraise the current evidence regarding the caries-preventing effect of glass-ionomer cement (GIC) in comparison to that of resin-based fissure sealants16
As the modified Ottawa method is still fairly new, this study aims to demonstrate its application by establishing the update need of a systematic review with focus on the caries preventive effect of GIC versus resin pit and fissure sealants9
This study aimed to demonstrate the application of the modified Ottawa method by establishing the update need of a systematic review
Summary
In 2009, the authors of this study published a systematic review (search cut-off date: 15 January 2008), in order to appraise the current evidence regarding the caries-preventing effect of glass-ionomer cement (GIC) in comparison to that of resin-based fissure sealants. This systematic review with meta-analysis found no evidence that either material was superior to the other in the prevention of dental caries. Both appeared to be suitable for clinical application as fissure sealant materials. The cut-off date for the systematic literature search of this update was the 26th of August 2010. The Cochrane collaboration advocates a preset time-based approach, with a recommended frequency of two years, for initiating the update of an original systematic review
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
