What do systematic reviews say?

Single-stage alginate impression (simplified method) vs Two stage-two step elastomer (silicone, polysulfide, or polyether) conventional method

It is very uncertain whether single-stage alginate impression (simplified method) changes mandibular denture satisfaction compared with two stage-two step elastomer (silicone, polysulfide, or polyether)… (very low certainty).

• Final‐impression techniques and materials for making complete and removable partial dentures 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes

  6 months
  SMD 0.21 [-0.11, 0.52]
  2 studies · 155 participants
  Very low

Single-stage alginate impression (simplified method) vs Two stage-two step elastomer (silicone, polysulfide, or polyether) conventional method

It is very uncertain whether single-stage alginate impression (simplified method) changes maxillary denture satisfaction compared with two stage-two step elastomer (silicone, polysulfide, or polyether)… (very low certainty).

• Final‐impression techniques and materials for making complete and removable partial dentures 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes

  6 months
  SMD -0.02 [-0.34, 0.29]
  2 studies · 155 participants
  Very low

Single-stage alginate impression (simplified method) vs Two stage-two step elastomer (silicone, polysulfide, or polyether) conventional method

It is very uncertain whether single-stage alginate impression (simplified method) changes participant-reported oral health-related quality of life (OHIP-EDENT) compared with two stage-two step elastomer (silicone, polysulfide, or polyether)… (very low certainty).

• Final‐impression techniques and materials for making complete and removable partial dentures 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes

  1 month
  MD 0.05 [-2.37, 2.47]
  2 studies · 98 participants
  Very low

Single-stage alginate impression (simplified method) vs Two stage-two step zinc-oxide eugenol (ZoE) traditional method

• Final‐impression techniques and materials for making complete and removable partial dentures 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes

  3 to 6 months
  There was insufficient evidence of a clear difference between groups for operator-assessed quality of the dentures for retention and stability of dentures (Regis 2013).
  1 study
  GRADE not reported

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

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for cleaning dentures in adults 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  Noticeable absence of reports about costs of materials associated with denture cleansing methods; no included study assessed costs (Discussion; Implications for research).
  0 studies
  No studies found

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

• Interventions for cleaning dentures in adults 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  Although six RCTs were included in this review, the wide range of different interventions and outcome variables did not permit pooling of data in a meta-analysis. Isolated reports indicated that chemicals and brushing…
  6 studies
  GRADE not reported

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

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions for cleaning dentures in adults 2009 · Cochrane All outcomes
  Noticeable absence of reports about adverse effects; no included study assessed the extent of adverse effects (for example the aftertaste of sodium hypochlorite, or mechanical or chemical damage to denture materials)…
  0 studies
  No studies found

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

Preformed metal crown (fitted using the Hall Technique) vs Preformed metal crown (fitted using a conventional technique)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Preformed crowns for decayed primary molar teeth 2015 · Cochrane All outcomes
  None of the included studies compared the effectiveness or safety of the Hall Technique versus the conventional technique of fitting a crown. No RCT evidence found.
  0 studies
  No studies found

Non-metal carbon-fibre post and core (Category III; Composipost) vs Metal custom-cast post and core (Category I)

Non-metal carbon-fibre post and core (Category III; Composipost) led to lower clinical/technical failure (root fracture) compared with metal custom-cast post and core (Category I; gold alloy); GRADE not reported.

• Root canal posts for the restoration of root filled teeth 2007 · Cochrane All outcomes

  48 months (4 years)
  RR 0.05 [0.00, 0.90]
  1 study · 195 participants
  GRADE not reported

Amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP vs Supragingival scaling (plus placebo)

It is very uncertain whether scaling and root planing (SRP) plus antibiotics (amoxicillin and… changes adverse events due to periodontal therapy compared with supragingival scaling (plus placebo) (very low certainty).

• Periodontal therapy for primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in people with periodontitis 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes

  12 months
  Peto OR 0.14 [0.00, 6.90]
  1 study · 165 participants
  Very low

Amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP vs Supragingival scaling (plus placebo)

It is very uncertain whether scaling and root planing (SRP) plus antibiotics (amoxicillin and… changes all cardiovascular events compared with supragingival scaling (plus placebo) (very low certainty).

• Periodontal therapy for primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in people with periodontitis 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes

  12 months
  Peto OR 7.77 [1.07, 56.1]
  1 study · 165 participants
  Very low

Amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP vs Supragingival scaling (plus placebo)

It is very uncertain whether scaling and root planing (SRP) plus antibiotics (amoxicillin and… changes all CVD-related death compared with supragingival scaling (plus placebo) (very low certainty).

• Periodontal therapy for primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in people with periodontitis 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes

  12 months
  Peto OR 7.48 [0.15, 376.98]
  1 study · 165 participants
  Very low

Amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP vs Supragingival scaling (plus placebo)

It is very uncertain whether scaling and root planing (SRP) plus antibiotics (amoxicillin and… changes all-cause death compared with supragingival scaling (plus placebo) (very low certainty).

• Periodontal therapy for primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in people with periodontitis 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes

  12 months
  Peto OR 7.48 [0.15, 376.98]
  1 study · 165 participants
  Very low

Amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP vs Supragingival scaling (plus placebo)

• Periodontal therapy for primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in people with periodontitis 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes

  12 months
  beta coefficient -0.002 [-0.19, 0.20]
  1 study
  Very low

Amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP vs Supragingival scaling (plus placebo)

• Periodontal therapy for primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in people with periodontitis 2022 · Cochrane All outcomes

  12 months
  beta coefficient 10.9 [-12.0, 33.8]
  1 study
  Very low

Any method, procedure or policy to reduce contaminated aerosols in dental clinics vs Any other method, no treatment or combination of methods

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions to reduce contaminated aerosols produced during dental procedures for preventing infectious diseases 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies
  No studies found

Any method, procedure or policy to reduce contaminated aerosols in dental clinics vs Any other method, no treatment or combination of methods

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions to reduce contaminated aerosols produced during dental procedures for preventing infectious diseases 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
  no estimate extracted
  0 studies
  No studies found

Any method, procedure or policy to reduce contaminated aerosols in dental clinics vs Any other method, no treatment or combination of methods

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions to reduce contaminated aerosols produced during dental procedures for preventing infectious diseases 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
  Reduction in volume of contaminated aerosols in the operative environment: Not reported (row present in all Summary of findings tables)
  0 studies
  No studies found

Any method, procedure or policy to reduce contaminated aerosols in dental clinics vs Any other method, no treatment or combination of methods

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

• Interventions to reduce contaminated aerosols produced during dental procedures for preventing infectious diseases 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
  Rate of infection of dental staff or patients: Not reported (row present in all Summary of findings tables)
  0 studies
  No studies found