Question · asked by 1 review

2400 to 2800 ppm F toothpaste vs 1700 to 2200 ppm F toothpaste: Caries increment, tooth index D(M)FT

Population
Children and adolescents with immature permanent dentition (aged 5 to 16 years at study start)
Intervention
2400 to 2800 ppm F toothpaste
Comparison
1700 to 2200 ppm F toothpaste
Outcome
Caries increment, tooth index D(M)FT

It is very uncertain whether 2400 to 2800 ppm F toothpaste changes caries increment, tooth index D(M)FT compared with 1700 to 2200 ppm F toothpaste (very low certainty).

What each review found

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FindingEffectStudiesGRADE certainty
2400 to 2800 ppm F toothpaste vs 1700 to 2200 ppm F toothpaste
Caries increment, tooth index D(M)FT · Children and adolescents with immature permanent dentition (aged 5 to 16 years at study start) · Closest to 36 months
It is very uncertain whether 2400 to 2800 ppm F toothpaste changes caries increment, tooth index D(M)FT compared with 1700 to 2200 ppm F toothpaste (very low certainty).
Fluoride toothpastes of different concentrations for preventing dental caries (2019) · Cochrane All outcomes
SMD -0.05 [-0.27, 0.17]Not reportedVery low

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The reviews

ReviewSearched up toIncluded studiesAMSTAR 2
Fluoride toothpastes of different concentrations for preventing dental caries
2019 · Cochrane All outcomes
2018-08Not listedNot assessed

The same intervention and outcome, asked in another population or against another comparator.

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