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No studies 0 · 0%Ungraded 27 · 93.1%Very low 0 · 0%Low 2 · 6.9%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

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QuestionEffectEvidenceStatus / GRADE
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Treated by prosthodontists
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 1.87 [0.84, 3.31]3834 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, PFM fabrication material
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 5.71 [0.12, 18.75]1980 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · >5-10 years, Follow-up >5-10 years
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 5.53 [3.74, 7.64]2443 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Temporization >2 weeks
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 4.25 [1.28, 8.85]2280 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · >10 years, Follow-up >10 years
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 6.74 [2.82, 12.18]3640 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Temporization ≤2 weeks
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 1.47 [0.81, 2.31]1907 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Radiographic pulp-status assessment
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 4.95 [2.43, 8.29]1853 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Polyvinyl siloxane impression material
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 3.17 [1.55, 5.34]636 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Resin permanent cement
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 3.37 [1.90, 5.23]738 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Eugenol-based temporary cement
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 3.34 [1.66, 5.58]7043 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · ≤5 years, Follow-up ≤5 years
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 3.53 [2.10, 5.31]5532 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Periapical pathosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · >5-10 years, Follow-up >5-10 years
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 3.88 [1.95, 6.45]1864 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 5.02 [3.70, 6.52]37 studies · 11615 participantsLow
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Treated by general practitioners
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 4.44 [2.16, 7.49]2113 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Single-unit restorations
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 5.46 [3.63, 7.64]20 studies · 5491 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Periapical pathosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · >10 years, Follow-up >10 years
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 4.05 [0.89, 9.36]2656 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Zinc phosphate permanent cement
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 4.92 [3.85, 6.20]1387 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Polyether impression material
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 4.02 [2.47, 5.92]2985 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Ceramic fabrication material
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 5.59 [2.89, 9.12]460 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Periapical pathosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Fixed partial dentures (FPD)
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 4.59 [2.28, 7.64]9 studies · 2435 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Periapical pathosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 3.63 [2.05, 5.63]15 studies · 5376 participantsLow
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Subjective pulp-status assessment
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 3.91 [1.86, 6.66]3181 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Eugenol-free temporary cement
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 5.77 [3.72, 8.24]639 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Periapical pathosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · ≤5 years, Follow-up ≤5 years
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 2.26 [0.59, 4.98]856 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Treated by undergraduate students
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 5.68 [3.17, 8.86]1604 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Periapical pathosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Single-unit restorations
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 2.20 [1.12, 3.61]6 studies · 2339 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Glass ionomer (GIC) permanent cement
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 5.33 [2.56, 9.03]182 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Objective pulp-status assessment
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 5.66 [3.71, 7.99]6581 participantsUngraded
Indirect restorations (crowns, fixed partial dentures, inlays/onlays/veneers) vs None (single-group incidence)
Pulp necrosis · Vital teeth restored with indirect restorations · Follow-up ≤5 to >10 years, Fixed partial dentures (FPD)
Incidence and influential factors in pulp necrosis and periapical pathosis following indirect restorations:… (2023)
Proportion 5.01 [2.76, 7.88]15 studies · 4674 participantsUngraded