Amalgam replacement was linked with substantially higher odds of OLL resolution. However, between-study heterogeneity and indications of publication bias temper confidence in the pooled effect. Confirmatory, prospective, registered studies with standardized diagnostic criteria, outcome definitions, and material categories are needed to refine effect size estimates and strengthen certainty.
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