title: Resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (RM-GIC) may provide greater caries preventive effect compared with composite resin, but high-quality studies are needed.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  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.
  
  
  METHODS
  David G. Pendrys, DDS, PhD.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  Does light-cured resin-modified glass-ionomer cement provide a better caries preventive effect as compared with composite resin?
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Information not available.
  
  
  METHODS
  Systematic review.
  
  
  METHODS
  Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.
  
  
  METHODS
  Grade B: Inconsistent, limited-quality patient-oriented evidence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Reconstructive Sciences, MC:1615, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030, USA. pendrys@nso1.uchc.edu
authors.forename: David G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Pendrys