Evidence Gaps

Caries increment on primary (deciduous) tooth surfaces (d(e/m)fs), prevented fraction · Children with primary (deciduous) teeth (younger children)

1 finding from 1 review

Fluoride gels for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents 2015 · Cochrane All outcomes
Nearest to 3 years
PF 0.20 [0.01, 0.38]
3 studies · 1254 participants
Low

Caries increment on primary (deciduous) tooth surfaces (d(e/m)fs), prevented fraction · Children with primary (deciduous) teeth (younger children)

5 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 · Fluoride gel trials
PF 0.26 [-0.11, 0.63]
2 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 0.41 [0.26, 0.55]
2 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 · Placebo-controlled trials
PF 0.27 [0.08, 0.48]
3 studies
GRADE not reported

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