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1,333 questions · 1,344 findings · 217 reviews · All outcomes

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Periodontal treatment (scaling and root planing, alone or with antimicrobials) vs Alternative (less intensive) periodontal treatment, alone or with placebo

Small‐for‐gestational age · Pregnant women considered to have periodontal disease (gingivitis or periodontitis) after dental examination

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Treating periodontal disease for preventing adverse birth outcomes in pregnant women 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
Small for gestational age: Not reported for this comparison.
0 studies
No studies found

Analgesic (any: NSAID, paracetamol, local anaesthetic or opioid) vs placebo or control

Failure to complete orthodontic treatment due to pain · People undergoing orthodontic treatment (any age; 9 to 34 years in included studies)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for pain relief during orthodontic treatment 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
No studies reported this outcome.
0 studies
No studies found

Resorbable (bioresorbable) plates or screws for fixation vs Titanium plates or screws for fixation

Quality of life · Adults (>16 years old) undergoing orthognathic surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Resorbable versus titanium plates for orthognathic surgery 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
Up to 3 years postoperatively
None of the included studies reported this outcome.
0 studies
No studies found

One type of adhesive used to bond molar tubes (chemically-cured composite, light-cured composite, conventional glass ionomer, poly-acid modified composite/compomer, or resin-modified glass ionomer) vs Any other type of adhesive used to bond molar tubes

Decalcification (presence or absence of decay around the attachment) · Participants with full arch fixed orthodontic appliance(s) with molar tubes bonded to first or second permanent molars; excludes prior…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Adhesives for bonded molar tubes during fixed brace treatment 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
no estimate extracted
0 studies
No studies found

Antiseptic mouthrinse vs placebo

Dry mouth (xerostomia) · Patients receiving radiotherapy on its own or in addition to chemotherapy to the head and neck region

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for preventing dry mouth and salivary gland dysfunction following radiotherapy 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
No data on xerostomia were reported.
0 studies
No studies found

Resorbable (bioresorbable) plates or screws for fixation vs Titanium plates or screws for fixation

Degree of function postoperatively (mastication, swallowing, speech) · Adults (>16 years old) undergoing orthognathic surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Resorbable versus titanium plates for orthognathic surgery 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
Up to 3 years postoperatively
No data available for this outcome.
0 studies
No studies found

ART using resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RM-GIC) vs Conventional treatment using RM-GIC

Adverse events · Older adults with root caries in permanent (mature) teeth (mean age 75 years)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Atraumatic restorative treatment versus conventional restorative treatment for managing dental caries 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
Adverse events: Not measured.
0 studies
No studies found

Acupuncture vs sham control

Adverse events · Patients with idiopathic dysgeusia and hypogeusia

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for managing taste disturbances 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
Results: The acupuncture trial (Brandt 2008) did not give any data on adverse events in either group.
0 studies
No studies found

Acupuncture vs sham control

Taste discrimination improvement · Patients with idiopathic dysgeusia and hypogeusia

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for managing taste disturbances 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
Results: There were no data on taste acuity improvement in the included acupuncture trial (Brandt 2008).
0 studies
No studies found

Metal-free single crowns (full-contour zirconia) vs Cast gold (conventional metal) single crowns

Periodontal/peri-implant status and occlusal wear (secondary outcomes) · Adults (18 years or older) needing a single crown in the molar or premolar region

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Metal‐free materials for fixed prosthodontic restorations 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
No data were presented for any of the pre-specified secondary outcomes.
0 studies
No studies found

Bethanechol vs Artificial saliva

Quality of life · Patients receiving radiotherapy on its own or in addition to chemotherapy to the head and neck region

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for preventing dry mouth and salivary gland dysfunction following radiotherapy 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
No data on either quality of life or other oral related symptoms were reported.
0 studies
No studies found

Ibuprofen taken pre-emptively (about 1 hour before treatment) vs Ibuprofen taken post-treatment

Adverse events · People undergoing orthodontic treatment (any age; 9 to 34 years in included studies)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for pain relief during orthodontic treatment 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
No studies in this comparison reported any adverse events.
0 studies
No studies found

Selenium vs no intervention

Salivary flow rate · Patients receiving radiotherapy on its own or in addition to chemotherapy to the head and neck region

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for preventing dry mouth and salivary gland dysfunction following radiotherapy 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
No data on salivary flow rates were reported.
0 studies
No studies found

Biperiden plus pilocarpine vs no treatment

Dry mouth (xerostomia) · Patients receiving radiotherapy on its own or in addition to chemotherapy to the head and neck region

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for preventing dry mouth and salivary gland dysfunction following radiotherapy 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
No xerostomia data related to the effectiveness of biperiden and pilocarpine were reported (Rode 1999).
0 studies
No studies found

Antimicrobial lozenge vs placebo

Salivary flow rate · Patients receiving radiotherapy on its own or in addition to chemotherapy to the head and neck region

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pharmacological interventions for preventing dry mouth and salivary gland dysfunction following radiotherapy 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
No data on salivary flow rates were reported.
0 studies
No studies found

Resorbable (bioresorbable) plates or screws for fixation vs Titanium plates or screws for fixation

Satisfactory radiographic appearance (cephalometric radiographs) · Adults (>16 years old) undergoing orthognathic surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Resorbable versus titanium plates for orthognathic surgery 2017 · Cochrane All outcomes
Up to 3 years postoperatively
No data available for this outcome.
0 studies
No studies found

Educational intervention with information and practical components (theoretical oral health education plus practical skills training) for nursing staff and/or residents vs usual care

Service use: Emergency medical/dental treatment · People with serious mental illness (all included participants had schizophrenia); majority aged 18 to 65 years per NIMH 1987, or with…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Oral health education (advice and training) for people with serious mental illness 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes
No study reported useable data
0 studies
No studies found

Perioperative infraorbital nerve block vs Infiltration of the incision (peri-incisional infiltration)

Duration of postoperative analgesia · Children up to 13 years of age, undergoing cleft lip repair surgery

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Infraorbital nerve block for postoperative pain following cleft lip repair in children 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes
This outcome was not reported.
0 studies
No studies found

Psychological therapies (cognitive therapy) vs placebo

Change in feeling of dryness · People with primary burning mouth syndrome (BMS), that is, oral mucosal pain with no dental or medical cause for such symptoms

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for treating burning mouth syndrome 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes
short-term (up to 3 months)
SoF8: No included study reported change in feeling of dryness.
0 studies
No studies found

Benzodiazepines (topical clonazepam) vs placebo

Change in feeling of dryness · People with primary burning mouth syndrome (BMS), that is, oral mucosal pain with no dental or medical cause for such symptoms

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for treating burning mouth syndrome 2016 · Cochrane All outcomes
short-term (up to 3 months)
SoF3: No included studies reported change in feeling of dryness.
0 studies
No studies found