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Progressive loading vs Direct loading

Outcome not reported · Patients who are having osseointegrated root-form dental implants

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for replacing missing teeth: different times for loading dental implants 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
1 year
Progressive loading (direct vs progressive): no trial could be included; we did not identify any trials which evaluated progressive loading of implants.
0 studies
No studies found

Interdental brushing plus toothbrushing vs Flossing plus toothbrushing

Bad breath (halitosis) · Adults, 16 years and older (dentate)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interdental brushing for the prevention and control of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
Not estimable. No included study assessed bad breath as an outcome. (See comment)
0 studies
No studies found

Resin composite restorations containing antibacterial agents vs Non-antibacterial containing composite restorations

Patient's view and satisfaction with the treatment · Adults and adolescents in any age group with restorations in the permanent dentition and children with restorations in the primary dentition

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Antibacterial agents in composite restorations for the prevention of dental caries 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
No studies were included in this review, as we were unable to find any trials directly comparing antibacterial containing composites to other active interventions or controls.
0 studies
No studies found

A permanent restorative material or technique (e.g. amalgam; glass ionomer (type I-IV); composite resin (macrofilled, microfilled, hybrid, nanofilled); resin-modified glass ionomer (compomer, giomer); cement/cermet; stainless steel or nickel-chrome crown; pre-fabricated resin/porcelain veneer facing; microabrasion) vs A different permanent restorative material or technique

Outcome not reported · Children and adolescents under 18 years with amelogenesis imperfecta requiring restorative care of posterior teeth, irrespective of…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for the restorative care of amelogenesis imperfecta in children and adolescents 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
Main results: No studies met the inclusion criteria for this review. Effects of interventions: No studies met the inclusion criteria.
0 studies
No studies found

Interdental brushing plus toothbrushing vs Toothbrushing alone

Quality of life · Adults, 16 years and older (dentate)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interdental brushing for the prevention and control of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
Not estimable. No included study assessed quality of life as an outcome. (See comment)
0 studies
No studies found

Resin composite restorations containing antibacterial agents vs Non-antibacterial containing composite restorations

Adverse effects · Adults and adolescents in any age group with restorations in the permanent dentition and children with restorations in the primary dentition

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Antibacterial agents in composite restorations for the prevention of dental caries 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
No studies were included in this review, as we were unable to find any trials directly comparing antibacterial containing composites to other active interventions or controls.
0 studies
No studies found

Orthodontic distalising appliance (intraoral or extraoral) vs no intervention

Number of visits to complete treatment · Children and adolescents (aged 16 years or less at the start of treatment) undergoing orthodontic treatment to distalise upper first…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Orthodontic treatment for distalising upper first molars in children and adolescents 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
Number of attendances required to complete treatment was not reported in the studies of this comparison (not reported by any included study across the review).
0 studies
No studies found

Intraoral distalising appliance vs Headgear (extraoral appliance)

Non-compliance rate of the intervention · Children and adolescents (aged 16 years or less at the start of treatment) undergoing orthodontic treatment to distalise upper first…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Orthodontic treatment for distalising upper first molars in children and adolescents 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
Non-compliance rate not reported ("The remaining secondary outcomes and adverse effects were not reported by these studies").
0 studies
No studies found

Any intervention to manage relapse: fixed options (labial braces, lingual braces, fixed lingual wire) or removable options (Hawley's retainer with spring elastomeric module, Bloore removable aligner, other Hawley's retainer modifications, Invisalign, Clearstep) vs no intervention or another intervention

Quality of life · Participants who previously underwent orthodontic treatment, with subsequent crowding (relapse) of the lower front teeth (lower incisors…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for managing relapse of the lower front teeth after orthodontic treatment 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
No RCTs met the inclusion criteria for this review. After deduplication, the electronic searching identified 527 publications; after reviewing the titles and abstracts, none focused on interventions to correct the…
0 studies
No studies found

Pre-radiotherapy extraction of diseased molar teeth vs Conservative treatment (restoration of the teeth and leaving them in place during radiotherapy, with oral health education and disease prevention: oral hygiene, fluoride, diet advice)

Delay in start of radiation treatment · Patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer planned to undergo any type of radiotherapy (external beam, intensity modulated,…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Dental extractions prior to radiotherapy to the jaws for reducing post‐radiotherapy dental complications 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
no estimate extracted
0 studies
No studies found

Intraoral distalising appliance vs Headgear (extraoral appliance)

Adverse effects (headgear injuries, gum health, tooth damage/decay, root resorption) · Children and adolescents (aged 16 years or less at the start of treatment) undergoing orthodontic treatment to distalise upper first…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Orthodontic treatment for distalising upper first molars in children and adolescents 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
Adverse effects were not reported by these studies.
0 studies
No studies found

Visual screening (oral visual inspection) by trained health workers vs No screening

Quality of life · Apparently healthy adults aged 35 years or older (general population), living in 13 clusters in rural areas of Trivandrum city, Kerala,…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Screening programmes for the early detection and prevention of oral cancer 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
15-year follow-up
Data on quality of life were not reported.
0 studies
No studies found

Primary school-based behavioural intervention (both oral hygiene and dietary components) vs No treatment (or delayed treatment)

Behavioural outcomes (reported and/or other measures, e.g. data tracking toothbrushes and collecting food wrappers) · Children aged 4 to 12 years attending primary school

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Primary school‐based behavioural interventions for preventing caries 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
No other behavioural outcomes (e.g. objective toothbrush tracking or food-wrapper collection) were measured by the four included studies.
0 studies
No studies found

Acupuncture vs sham

Quality of life · Adults with dry mouth due to radiotherapy (head and neck cancer) or Sjogren's Syndrome

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for the management of dry mouth: non‐pharmacological interventions 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
no estimate extracted
0 studies
No studies found

One prophylactic antibiotic vs A different prophylactic antibiotic

Outcome not reported · Adults undergoing dental implant placement

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for replacing missing teeth: antibiotics at dental implant placement to prevent complications 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
At least 3 months (planned)
no estimate extracted
0 studies
No studies found

Any intervention to manage relapse: fixed options (labial braces, lingual braces, fixed lingual wire) or removable options (Hawley's retainer with spring elastomeric module, Bloore removable aligner, other Hawley's retainer modifications, Invisalign, Clearstep) vs no intervention or another intervention

Adverse effects including pain, gingivitis, enamel decalcification and root resorption · Participants who previously underwent orthodontic treatment, with subsequent crowding (relapse) of the lower front teeth (lower incisors…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for managing relapse of the lower front teeth after orthodontic treatment 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
No RCTs met the inclusion criteria for this review. After deduplication, the electronic searching identified 527 publications; after reviewing the titles and abstracts, none focused on interventions to correct the…
0 studies
No studies found

Electrostimulation (device) vs Placebo (sham/placebo device)

Patient satisfaction with treatment · Adults with dry mouth due to Sjogren's Syndrome

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for the management of dry mouth: non‐pharmacological interventions 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
no estimate extracted
0 studies
No studies found

Antibiotics (systemic) vs No antibiotics, placebo, or a different type of antibiotic

Outcome not reported · Patients (mainly children and young adults) with a history of dental trauma and a diagnosis of luxation (intrusion, extrusion, or lateral…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for treating traumatised permanent front teeth: luxated (dislodged) teeth 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
Minimum 12 months follow-up
Types of antibiotics: the effect of using no antibiotics, a placebo or different types of antibiotics. Main results: No randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials were found; no study was included in this review.
0 studies
No studies found

Zygomatic implants without bone grafts (as a complete alternative to any bone augmentation procedure) vs Conventional dental implants in augmented maxillae

Cost‐effectiveness · Participants with an atrophic maxilla who cannot be rehabilitated with conventional dental implants due to lack of bone (including…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for replacing missing teeth: dental implants in zygomatic bone for the rehabilitation of the severely… 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
At least 1 year in function
Results (Effects of interventions): we could not identify any eligible randomised controlled trials (RCTs).
0 studies
No studies found

Different etching materials (phosphoric acid, polyacrylic acid, maleic acid, etc.), acid concentrations or etching times vs An alternative etching material, concentration or etching time

Outcome not reported · Children and adults with fixed orthodontic brackets bonded to incisors, canines and premolars

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Enamel etching for bonding fixed orthodontic braces 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
We identified no eligible trial that examined the effects of conventional etchants with respect to different etching concentrations or etching times for the bonding of fixed orthodontic appliances. No eligible RCTs…
Studies not reported
No studies found