1000 to 1250 ppm F toothpaste vs 440 to 550 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
- 1000 to 1250 ppm F toothpaste
- Comparison
- 440 to 550 ppm F toothpaste
- Outcome
- Caries increment, tooth index D(M)FT
1000 to 1250 ppm F toothpaste showed no clear difference in caries increment, tooth index D(M)FT compared with 440 to 550 ppm F toothpaste (low certainty).
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
1000 to 1250 ppm F toothpaste vs 440 to 550 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 1000 to 1250 ppm F toothpaste showed no clear difference in caries increment, tooth index D(M)FT compared with 440 to 550 ppm F toothpaste (low certainty). Fluoride toothpastes of different concentrations for preventing dental caries (2019) · Cochrane All outcomes | SMD -0.08 [-0.3, 0.15] | 1 study | Low |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride toothpastes of different concentrations for preventing dental caries 2019 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2018-08 | Not listed | Not assessed |
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