What do systematic reviews say?

2 questions · 5 findings · 2 reviews · Dental caries · asked by two or more reviews

No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 0 · 0%Very low 3 · 60%Low 2 · 40%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Plaque · Adults, 16 years and older (dentate)

Interdental brushing plus toothbrushing may leads to lower plaque compared with toothbrushing alone (low certainty).

2 findings from 2 reviews · compare the 2 reviews

Plaque · Adults, 16 years and older (dentate)

It is very uncertain whether interdental brushing plus toothbrushing changes plaque compared with flossing plus toothbrushing (very low certainty).

3 findings from 2 reviews · compare the 2 reviews

Home use of interdental cleaning devices, in addition to toothbrushing, for preventing and controlling periodontal… 2019 · Cochrane All outcomes
1 month (4 to 6 weeks)
SMD -0.47 [-0.84, -0.11]
5 studies · 290 participants
Very low
Interdental brushing for the prevention and control of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
1 month (4 to 6 weeks)
SMD 0.10 [-0.13, 0.33]
7 studies · 326 participants
Low
Interdental brushing for the prevention and control of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
3 months (12 weeks)
SMD -2.14 [-5.25, 0.97]
2 studies · 107 participants
Very low