26 April 2026 : Meta-Analysis
Influence of Operative Techniques on Clinical and Laboratory Outcomes in Class II Resin-Based Composite Restorations: A Systematic Review
Bassam Zidane
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DOI: 10.12659/MSM.951980
Med Sci Monit 2026; 32:e951980
Table 6 Methodological quality assessment of included in vitro studies.
| Author (year) | Sample randomization | Blinding of examiner | Standardized protocol | Replicates reported | Overall methodological quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | No | Yes | Yes | Moderate | |
| Unclear | No | Yes | Yes | Moderate | |
| No | No | Yes | Yes | Moderate | |
| Unclear | Unclear | Yes | Yes | Moderate | |
| Yes | Unclear | Yes | Yes | High | |
| No | No | Yes | Yes | Moderate | |
| No | No | Yes | Yes | Moderate | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | High | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | High | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | High | |
| indicates judgement of methodological criteria; indicates overall methodological quality rating based on modified Joanna Briggs Institute criteria. | |||||