What do systematic reviews say?

Any denture cleansing method (mechanical or chemical) vs Another method, sham/placebo, or no treatment

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for cleaning dentures in adults 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  No included study assessed removable partial denture (RPD) wearers; all six included trials assessed complete denture wearers (Discussion; Implications for research: 'No included study assessed removable partial…
  0 studies
  No studies found

Vertical distraction osteogenesis vs Autogenous onlay bone graft (mandibular ramus)

Vertical distraction osteogenesis showed no clear difference in complication at augmented + donor site compared with autogenous onlay bone graft (mandibular ramus); GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: horizontal and vertical bone augmentation techniques for dental implant… 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes

  Up to 3 years post-loading
  OR 0.5 [0.07, 3.55]
  1 study · 17 participants
  GRADE not reported

Aciclovir (oral or intravenous) for treatment vs placebo

• Interventions for the prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus in patients being treated for cancer 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  Adverse effects were assessed in both studies. For intravenous aciclovir the most commonly reported adverse effect was a reaction at the injection site (8 (16%) aciclovir versus 3 (7%) placebo; all patients, n = 97);…
  2 studies
  GRADE not reported

Inlay autogenous bone graft (iliac crest) vs Inlay bone substitute (Bio-Oss block)

Inlay autogenous bone graft (iliac crest) showed no clear difference in prosthesis failure compared with inlay bone substitute (Bio-Oss block); GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: horizontal and vertical bone augmentation techniques for dental implant… 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes

  Up to 1 year post-loading
  OR 1.0 [0.01, 82.26]
  1 study · 10 participants
  GRADE not reported

1-stage (non-submerged) implant placement vs 2-stage (submerged) implant placement

1-stage (non-submerged) implant placement showed no clear difference in complications (biological and biomechanical) compared with 2-stage (submerged) implant placement; GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: 1- versus 2-stage implant placement 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes

  6 to 12 months after loading
  RR 0.13 [0.01, 2.25]
  1 study · 30 participants
  GRADE not reported

Effervescent tablets vs Association of brushing and effervescent tablets

Effervescent tablets showed no clear difference in fusobacteria (colony forming units, log-transformed) compared with association of brushing and effervescent tablets; GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for cleaning dentures in adults 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  MD 0.04 [-0.33, 0.41]
  1 study · 18 participants
  GRADE not reported

Vertical GBR with autogenous bone (retromolar) vs Vertical GBR with bone substitute (Regenaform)

Vertical GBR with autogenous bone (retromolar) led to higher vertical bone gain compared with vertical GBR with bone substitute (Regenaform); GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: horizontal and vertical bone augmentation techniques for dental implant… 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes

  Up to 1 year post-loading
  MD 0.6 [0.21, 0.99]
  1 study · 5 participants
  GRADE not reported

Aciclovir (oral or intravenous) for treatment vs placebo

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for the prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus in patients being treated for cancer 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  For the treatment comparison (aciclovir versus placebo), no data were available for recurrence of lesions, amount of analgesia, days of stay in hospital, cost of oral care or patient quality of life.
  0 studies
  No studies found

Autogenous bone block from the chin vs Bovine-derived xenograft (Bio-Oss) plus resorbable barrier

Autogenous bone block from the chin showed no clear difference in prosthesis/implant failure (1 year) compared with 100% Bio-Oss + resorbable barrier; GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: horizontal and vertical bone augmentation techniques for dental implant… 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes

  Up to 1 year post-loading
  OR 0.19 [0.01, 4.07]
  1 study · 62 participants
  GRADE not reported

Brushing vs Association of brushing and effervescent tablets

Brushing led to higher fusobacteria (colony forming units, log-transformed) compared with association of brushing and effervescent tablets; GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for cleaning dentures in adults 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  MD 2.86 [2.25, 3.47]
  1 study · 18 participants
  GRADE not reported

Buccal onlay iliac grafts fixed with titanium screws vs Buccal onlay iliac grafts fixed with resorbable screws (split-mouth)

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: horizontal and vertical bone augmentation techniques for dental implant… 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes

  2 years post-loading
  No statistically significant difference for any outcome; data not shown (Raghoebar 2006)
  1 study · 8 participants
  GRADE not reported

Ultrasonic treatment or microwave disinfection device vs Another method, sham/placebo, or no treatment

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for cleaning dentures in adults 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  The effectiveness of ultrasonic or microwave devices as an intervention for routine use was not studied according to a randomised controlled trial design (Implications for research).
  0 studies
  No studies found

Prophylactic prostaglandin E (oral) vs placebo

Prophylactic prostaglandin E (oral) led to higher viral isolates compared with placebo; GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for the prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus in patients being treated for cancer 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  RR 1.87 [1.12, 3.14]
  1 study · 60 participants
  GRADE not reported

Vertical distraction osteogenesis vs Vertical GBR with non-resorbable barriers + particulate autogenous bone

Vertical distraction osteogenesis showed no clear difference in complication at augmentation + donor site compared with vertical GBR with non-resorbable barriers + particulate autogenous…; GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for replacing missing teeth: horizontal and vertical bone augmentation techniques for dental implant… 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes

  Up to 3 years post-loading
  OR 0.3 [0.04, 2.11]
  1 study · 21 participants
  GRADE not reported

Primary surgical intervention (curettage, peripheral osteotomy, or resection) vs Primary non-surgical intervention (intralesional corticosteroids, subcutaneous calcitonin, interferon alpha, or imatinib)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) of the jaws 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies
  No studies found

Primary surgical intervention (curettage, peripheral osteotomy, or resection) vs Primary non-surgical intervention (intralesional corticosteroids, subcutaneous calcitonin, interferon alpha, or imatinib)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) of the jaws 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies
  No studies found

Brushing vs Association of brushing and effervescent tablets

Brushing led to higher total anaerobes (colony forming units, log-transformed) compared with association of brushing and effervescent tablets; GRADE not reported.

• Interventions for cleaning dentures in adults 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  MD 5.64 [4.86, 6.42]
  1 study · 18 participants
  GRADE not reported

Prophylactic aciclovir (oral or intravenous) vs placebo

• Interventions for the prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus in patients being treated for cancer 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  Adverse effects were reported in nine trials. Diagnosis was by evaluation of clinical signs and symptoms (e.g. rash, neurological impairment) and by laboratory tests including renal and hepatic function. None of the…
  9 studies
  GRADE not reported

Occlusal adjustment as an adjunct to surgical periodontal therapy vs Surgical periodontal therapy alone (no occlusal adjustment)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Occlusal interventions for periodontitis in adults 2008 · Cochrane All outcomes

  Minimum 3 months (planned)
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies
  No studies found

Minimal incision palatopharyngoplasty (MIPP) vs MIPP with additional individualised velopharyngeal surgery (pharyngeal flap or sphincter pharyngoplasty)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for the management of submucous cleft palate 2008 · Cochrane All outcomes
  No data were available for this patient-reported outcome in the single included trial.
  0 studies
  No studies found