Question · asked by 1 review
Fluoride gel combined with fluoride mouthrinse vs Fluoride gel: Unacceptability of treatment (drop-outs / leaving study early)
- Population
- Children and adolescents aged 16 years or less
- Intervention
- Fluoride gel combined with fluoride mouthrinse
- Comparison
- Fluoride gel
- Outcome
- Unacceptability of treatment (drop-outs / leaving study early)
Fluoride gel combined with fluoride mouthrinse showed no clear difference in unacceptability of treatment (drop-outs / leaving study early) compared with fluoride gel alone; GRADE not reported.
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Fluoride gel combined with fluoride mouthrinse vs Fluoride gel alone Unacceptability of treatment (drop-outs / leaving study early) · Children or adolescents aged 16 years or less Fluoride gel combined with fluoride mouthrinse showed no clear difference in unacceptability of treatment (drop-outs / leaving study early) compared with fluoride gel alone; GRADE not reported. Combinations of topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels, varnishes) versus single topical fluoride… (2004) · Cochrane All outcomes | RR 1.00 [0.72, 1.40] | 1 study · 344 participants | GRADE not reported |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combinations of topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels, varnishes) versus single topical fluoride for preventing dental caries… 2004 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2001-10 | Not listed | Not assessed |
How reviews are matched to this question
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