Same question across reviews · CL0272
intervention :: Slow-release fluoride device -> Other outcome
ProposalThis cluster groups questions by review type, intervention category and outcome domain. It is a proposal pending human validation, so questions in it may differ in population, comparator or timing.
Reviews
2
Questions
6
current versions
GRADE rated
2
Review overlap (CCA)
NR
over all included studies of these reviews, not this question only
| Question | Effect | Evidence | Status / GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
Intraoral fluoride-releasing glass bead device attached to the brace vs 250 ppm F (daily) fluoride mouthrinse Number of participants with more severe DLs (severity of DLs) · Orthodontic patients of any age with fixed braces (new DLs assessed at debond) · At debond (end of orthodontic treatment) Fluorides for preventing early tooth decay (demineralised lesions) during fixed brace treatment (2019) · Cochrane | Additional SoF Table 3. Number of participants with more severe DLs: none of the trials reported this outcome. | 0 studies | No studies |
Intraoral fluoride-releasing glass bead device attached to the brace vs 250 ppm F (daily) fluoride mouthrinse Number of participants with new demineralised lesions (DLs) · Orthodontic patients of any age with fixed braces (new DLs assessed at debond) · At debond; follow-up 19 months Fluorides for preventing early tooth decay (demineralised lesions) during fixed brace treatment (2019) · Cochrane | RR 1.51 [0.73, 3.10] | 1 study · 37 participants | Very low |
Slow-release fluoride devices vs Alternative fluoride therapy (topical fluoride: toothpaste, mouthrinse, gel, or varnish) Outcome NR · Children or adults Slow‐release fluoride devices for the control of dental decay (2018) · Cochrane | We found no studies comparing a slow-release fluoride device versus alternative fluoride therapy | 0 studies | No studies |
Slow-release fluoride device (fluoride glass beads) vs Placebo or usual care (control) Dental pain due to decay · Children with high risk of dental decay Slow‐release fluoride devices for the control of dental decay (2018) · Cochrane | No evidence found | 0 studies | No studies |
Slow-release fluoride device (fluoride glass beads) vs Placebo or usual care (control) Harms of slow-release fluoride devices · Children with high risk of dental decay Slow‐release fluoride devices for the control of dental decay (2018) · Cochrane | 132 (1 study); very low; Study reported that no irritations or other harms were reported | 1 study · 132 participants | Very low |
Slow-release fluoride device (fluoride glass beads) vs Placebo or usual care (control) Participant satisfaction · Children with high risk of dental decay Slow‐release fluoride devices for the control of dental decay (2018) · Cochrane | No RCT evidence found | 0 studies | No studies |