Diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) for detection of early enamel caries (D1 threshold) · Asymptomatic children, adolescents, or adults presenting for clinical examination (in vivo studies), or extracted teeth of children or…
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Fluorescence devices for the detection of dental caries 2020 · Cochrane All outcomesUp to 3 months between index test and reference standard (in vivo studies)
Analysed as a separate index test (coupled forest plot and SROC plot, Figure 24 / Figure 25; Appendix 5); no summary DOR or sensitivity/specificity point reported numerically in the text. 18 datasets, 2402 tooth sites.
17 studies
GRADE not reported
Adverse events · Adults with aggressive periodontitis
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
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Dental caries (by severity) · Human subjects stratified by dental caries severity and caries-free controls
rs1126478 was inversely associated with low-level dental caries in a single study (OR 0.65, 95% CI 0.47 to 0.90; ungraded).
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OR 0.65 [0.47, 0.90]
1 study
GRADE not reported
OR 1.20 [0.94, 1.54]
1 study
GRADE not reported
OR 1.04 [0.80, 1.34]
1 study
GRADE not reported
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OR 0.78 [0.70, 0.87]
1 study
GRADE not reported
OR 0.72 [0.65, 0.80]
1 study
GRADE not reported
Early childhood caries (ECC) · Children aged 6 years or younger (preschool children)
Adjusted analyses also showed no association between low birth weight and early childhood caries (adjusted OR 1.05, 95% CI 0.71 to 1.57); certainty not graded.
2 findings from 1 review
Incidence of microleakage · Human teeth requiring cavity preparation and restoration (in vitro)
At the dentin margin, microleakage did not differ significantly between bur and Er,Cr:YSGG laser preparation (RR 1.26, 95% CI 0.67-2.38; ungraded).
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RR 1.26 [0.67, 2.38]
6 studies
GRADE not reported
RR 1.27 [0.44, 3.67]
5 studies
GRADE not reported
Anatomic form success rate · Children with primary molars requiring proximal (Class II) restorations
The pooled 24-month anatomic form success rate was 0.901 (95% CI 0.845-0.938; ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
Intervention not reported
Anatomic form success rate
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Percentage of bleeding on probing (BOP) · Adults with aggressive periodontitis
Doxycycline + SRP showed no clear difference in percentage of bleeding on probing (BOP) compared with metronidazole + SRP; GRADE not reported.
2 findings from 1 review
Percentage of bleeding on probing (BOP) · Adults with periodontitis (chronic and aggressive)
It is very uncertain whether metronidazole + SRP changes percentage of bleeding on probing (BOP) compared with SRP (very low certainty).
2 findings from 1 review
Dental caries susceptibility · Individuals assessed for dental caries (cases with caries/high caries vs. caries-free or low/very-low-caries controls)
No significant association between T allele vs C allele of ENAM rs3796703 and dental caries susceptibility (T vs C model: OR 0.92, 95% CI 0.24-3.58); certainty not graded.
1 finding from 1 review
Cost (healthcare-system perspective): total cost per patient (GBP) · Dentate adults (aged 18 years and older) receiving dental check-ups in UK general dental practices (regular attenders)
Clinical examination with risk-based recall showed no clear difference in cost (healthcare-system perspective): total cost per patient (GBP) compared with clinical examination with 24-month recall; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Intervention not reported
Anatomic form success rate
1 finding from 1 review
Wound dehiscence · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal
Triangular flap led to lower adverse effects (wound dehiscence) compared with envelope flap; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Clinical resolution · People with symptomatic, biopsy-confirmed oral lichen planus (OLP); not concurrently receiving other OLP treatment
It is very uncertain whether topical clobetasol propionate changes clinical resolution compared with topical tacrolimus (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in pain · People with symptomatic, biopsy-confirmed oral lichen planus (OLP); not concurrently receiving other OLP treatment
1 finding from 1 review
Dental caries susceptibility · Individuals assessed for dental caries (cases with caries/high caries vs. caries-free or low/very-low-caries controls)
No significant association between TT genotype vs CC + CT genotype of AMELX rs17878486 and dental caries susceptibility (TT vs CC + CT model: OR 6.17, 95% CI 0.41-92.05) in the Ethnicity: Caucasian subgroup; certainty not graded.
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Temporary altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal
Lingual nerve retractor (subperiosteal or Free's) led to higher temporary altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation compared with no retractor; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Intervention not reported
Marginal integrity success rate
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Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during restorative procedures at operator's submental region (RCT) · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
Rubber dam showed no clear difference in reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during… compared with no rubber dam; GRADE not reported.
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Probing pocket depth · Adults with aggressive periodontitis
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
2 findings from 1 review