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8 questions · 17 findings · 5 reviews · Oral Health

No studies found 4 · 23.5%GRADE not reported 1 · 5.9%Very low 0 · 0%Low 12 · 70.6%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Extraction of the primary (baby) canine (single primary tooth extraction) vs No extraction (non-intervention control)

Patient-reported outcomes (pain, discomfort and analgesic use) · Young people aged 9 to 14 years diagnosed with one or both palatally displaced permanent maxillary canines (PDC)
1 finding from 1 review

Capitation remuneration vs Fee-for-service remuneration

Patient outcomes: mean number of filled teeth per 0- to 15-year-old · Children (0- to 15-year-olds) undergoing routine continuing dental care at 354 dental practices, in matched pairs of Health Service…

Capitation remuneration showed no clear difference in patient outcomes: mean number of filled teeth per 0- to 15-year-old compared with fee-for-service remuneration (low certainty).

4 findings from 1 review
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Any surgical or non-surgical technique or material used for the treatment of post-extraction bleeding vs Placebo, no treatment, or another active antifungal intervention

Discomfort associated with the procedure · People of any age and either gender with post-extraction bleeding, regardless of type of teeth (anterior or posterior, mandibular or…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Oral hygiene interventions (mechanical plaque removal): knowledge-based, behavioural, or skills training for people with ID or their carers vs Usual care, no care, or a similar alternative intervention

Quality of life changes or long-term, patient-centred outcomes (e.g. tooth retention) · People with intellectual disabilities (ID), living at home, in day care, in hospital or in a residential care setting; all levels of ID as…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Capitation remuneration vs Fee-for-service remuneration

Patient outcomes: mean percentage of 0- to 15-year-olds having one or more teeth extracted · Children (0- to 15-year-olds) undergoing routine continuing dental care at 354 dental practices, in matched pairs of Health Service…

Capitation remuneration may leads to lower patient outcomes: mean percentage of 0- to 15-year-olds having one… compared with fee-for-service remuneration (low certainty).

4 findings from 1 review
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Partial pulpotomy vs Full (complete) pulpotomy

Patient- and clinical-reported outcomes (tooth survival, clinical/radiographic success, pain) · Asymptomatic permanent teeth with deep caries (no symptoms)

No studies compared partial versus full pulpotomy in asymptomatic permanent teeth with deep caries, so no evidence is available.

1 finding from 1 review

Partial pulpotomy vs Full (complete) pulpotomy

Patient- and clinical-reported outcomes (tooth survival, clinical/radiographic success, pain) · Permanent teeth with deep caries and reversible pulpitis (non-spontaneous pain)

No studies compared partial versus full pulpotomy in permanent teeth with reversible pulpitis (non-spontaneous pain), so no evidence is available.

1 finding from 1 review

Capitation remuneration vs Fee-for-service remuneration

Mean number of decayed teeth (mean DT) · Children (0- to 15-year-olds) undergoing routine continuing dental care at 354 dental practices, in matched pairs of Health Service…

Capitation remuneration showed no clear difference in patient outcomes: mean number of decayed teeth per 14- to… compared with fee-for-service remuneration (low certainty).

4 findings from 1 review
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