Evidence Gaps

Caries increment on permanent tooth surfaces (D(M)FS), prevented fraction · Children and adolescents aged 16 years or less

1 finding from 1 review

Fluoride varnishes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
At least 1 year
PF 0.43 [0.30, 0.57]
13 studies · 6478 participants
Moderate

Caries increment on permanent tooth surfaces (D(M)FS), prevented fraction · Children and adolescents aged 16 years or younger (permanent dentition)

7 findings from 1 review

Topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels or varnishes) for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents 2003 · Cochrane All outcomes
Nearest to 3 years · Placebo-controlled trials
PF 0.24 [0.22, 0.27]
116 studies
GRADE not reported
Topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels or varnishes) for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents 2003 · Cochrane All outcomes
Nearest to 3 years
PF 0.26 [0.23, 0.29]
133 studies · 65169 participants
GRADE not reported
Topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels or varnishes) for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents 2003 · Cochrane All outcomes
Nearest to 3 years · Fluoride mouthrinse trials
PF 0.26 [0.23, 0.30]
34 studies
GRADE not reported

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Topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels or varnishes) for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents 2003 · Cochrane All outcomes
Nearest to 3 years · Fluoride gel trials
PF 0.28 [0.19, 0.37]
22 studies
GRADE not reported
Topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels or varnishes) for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents 2003 · Cochrane All outcomes
Nearest to 3 years · No-treatment-controlled trials
PF 0.40 [0.31, 0.49]
17 studies
GRADE not reported
Topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels or varnishes) for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents 2003 · Cochrane All outcomes
Nearest to 3 years · Fluoride toothpaste trials
PF 0.24 [0.21, 0.28]
70 studies
GRADE not reported
Topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels or varnishes) for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents 2003 · Cochrane All outcomes
Nearest to 3 years · Fluoride varnish trials
PF 0.46 [0.30, 0.63]
7 studies
GRADE not reported

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