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2,916 questions · 3,207 findings · 167 reviews · related questions CL0289

No studies found 596 · 18.6%GRADE not reported 1,666 · 51.9%Very low 603 · 18.8%Low 252 · 7.9%Moderate 78 · 2.4%High 12 · 0.4%

SPT performed by non-specialist clinicians (general dental practitioners under specialist prescription) vs SPT performed by specialists (specialist practice)

Periodontitis (clinical attachment loss) · Adults treated for periodontitis and receiving supportive periodontal therapy (SPT)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Autologous platelet concentrates (APC) + open flap debridement (OFD) vs Open flap debridement (access flap surgery)

Change in radiographic bone defect filling (RBF) (%) · Patients affected by infrabony defects requiring surgical treatment, regardless of their age or gender

It is very uncertain whether autologous platelet concentrates (APC) + open flap debridement (OFD) changes change in radiographic bone defect filling (RBF) (%) compared with OFD (open flap debridement) alone (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Autologous platelet concentrates (APC) + guided tissue regeneration (GTR) vs GTR (guided tissue regeneration) alone

Change in radiographic bone defect filling (RBF) (%) · Patients affected by infrabony defects requiring surgical treatment, regardless of their age or gender

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Routine scale and polish every 6 months vs Routine scale and polish every 12 months

Participant satisfaction (perceived oral cleanliness) · Dentate adults without severe periodontitis, regularly attending for dental care in primary care (UK general dental practice)

It is very uncertain whether routine scale and polish every 6 months changes participant satisfaction (perceived oral cleanliness) compared with routine scale and polish every 12 months (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Twin Block functional appliance vs Other functional appliances (Bionator, Herbst, R-appliance, Dynamax, Bite-Jumping)

Final overjet · Adolescents (age 12 to 16 years) receiving orthodontic treatment to correct prominent upper front teeth (Class II malocclusion)

Twin Block functional appliance showed no clear difference in final overjet compared with other functional appliances (Bionator, Herbst, R-appliance, Dynamax,… (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Routine scale and polish at a fixed interval vs No scheduled scale and polish treatment

Plaque · Dentate adults without severe periodontitis, regularly attending for dental care in primary care (UK general dental practice)

Planned, regular routine scale and polish (6-monthly; 12-monthly… showed no clear difference in plaque compared with no scheduled scale and polish treatment (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

GTR rm associated with bone substitutes + CAF vs SCTG + CAF

Aesthetic condition change related to patient's opinion · Adult patients with single (localised) recession-type defects (Miller Class I/II, at least 3 mm)
1 finding from 1 review

18% CP paint-on gel (4x/day) vs 18% CP paint-on gel

Tooth whitening - assessed by the dentist · Adults (>=18 years) undergoing home-based bleaching (including tetracycline- and smoking-stained teeth, any baseline shade)

It is very uncertain whether 18% CP paint-on gel (4x/day) changes tooth whitening - assessed by the dentist compared with 18% CP paint-on gel (2x/day) (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

14% HP strip vs placebo

Tooth whitening - assessed by the dentist · Adults (>=18 years) undergoing home-based bleaching (including tetracycline- and smoking-stained teeth, any baseline shade)

It is very uncertain whether 14% HP strip changes tooth whitening - assessed by the dentist compared with placebo (very low certainty).

2 findings from 1 review

4% articaine plain vs 4% articaine, 1:200,000 epinephrine

Speed of onset of anaesthesia (pulpal, electric pulp tester; healthy pulps) · Participants of any age and gender undergoing dental procedures, and volunteers who took part in simulated scenario studies in which…

It is very uncertain whether 4% articaine plain changes speed of onset of anaesthesia (pulpal, electric pulp tester; healthy… compared with 4% articaine, 1:200,000 epinephrine (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Ball (stud) attachment system vs Telescopic attachment system

Prosthodontic maintenance: matrix replaced (short term) · Edentulous adults receiving mandibular implant overdentures (opposing conventional complete maxillary dentures)

It is very uncertain whether ball (stud) attachment system changes prosthodontic maintenance: matrix replaced (short term) compared with telescopic attachment system (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Total-etching 36% phosphoric acid + acetone-based total-etch adhesive vs Acetone-based total-etch adhesive

Clinical failure · Children with extensive decay involving the dental pulp in primary teeth

It is very uncertain whether total-etching 36% phosphoric acid + acetone-based total-etch adhesive changes clinical failure compared with acetone-based total-etch adhesive (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Autologous platelet concentrates (APC) + open flap debridement (OFD) vs Open flap debridement (access flap surgery)

Attachment change · Patients affected by infrabony defects requiring surgical treatment, regardless of their age or gender

It is very uncertain whether autologous platelet concentrates (APC) + open flap debridement (OFD) changes change in clinical attachment level (CAL) (mm) compared with OFD (open flap debridement) alone (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Chemical cured composite vs Light-cured compomer (polyacid-modified composite resin)

Bracket (bond) failure · Patients with fixed orthodontic appliances attached to their teeth

Chemical cured composite showed no clear difference in bracket (bond) failure compared with compomer (polyacid-modified resin composite); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

1% STPP chewing gum vs placebo

Tooth whitening - assessed by the dentist · Adults (>=18 years) undergoing home-based bleaching (including tetracycline- and smoking-stained teeth, any baseline shade)

It is very uncertain whether 1% STPP chewing gum changes tooth whitening - assessed by the dentist compared with placebo (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review