Adverse effects · People with symptomatic, biopsy-confirmed oral lichen planus (OLP); not concurrently receiving other OLP treatment
1 finding from 1 review
Self- or observational assessment of intraoperative distress/pain/acceptance of treatment during provision of LA: pain-related behaviour (crying) · Children and adolescents having dental treatment under local anaesthetic without general anaesthesia
It is very uncertain whether camouflage syringe changes self- or observational assessment of intraoperative… compared with conventional syringe (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Periodontitis (probing pocket depth) · Dentate adults (aged 18 years and older) receiving dental check-ups in UK general dental practices (regular attenders)
Clinical examination with risk-based recall showed no clear difference in periodontal disease: probing pocket depth (mm) compared with clinical examination with 6-month recall (high certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Adverse events · Adults with periodontitis (chronic and aggressive)
It is very uncertain whether metronidazole + SRP changes adverse events compared with SRP (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Swelling (mean) · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal
Triangular flap led to higher swelling (mean) compared with envelope flap; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Anosmia (or disturbance in sense of smell) · Patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Antimicrobial resistance · Adults with periodontitis (chronic and aggressive)
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Incidence of VAP · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
1 finding from 1 review
Intraoperative pain · Children and adolescents having dental treatment under local anaesthetic without general anaesthesia
1 finding from 1 review
pain (SEM scale); risk with conventional treatment -, risk with pre-cooling -; 160 (1 RCT); VERY LOW. Evidence is uncertain regarding the effect of pre-cooling of the injection site on pain (data presented in a form…
1 study · 160 participants
Very low
Duration of mechanical ventilation · Critically ill patients (adults and children) receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
It is very uncertain whether chlorhexidine (mouthrinse or gel), as part of oral hygiene care changes duration of mechanical ventilation compared with placebo or usual care (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Adverse events · Adults with aggressive periodontitis
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Completion of dental treatment · Children and adolescents having dental treatment under local anaesthetic without general anaesthesia
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU): chlorhexidine coolant vs distilled water during ultrasonic scaling · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
It is very uncertain whether chlorhexidine coolant changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU): chlorhexidine… compared with distilled water coolant (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Duration of ICU stay · Critically ill patients (adults and children) receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
Chlorhexidine (mouthrinse or gel), as part of oral hygiene care showed no clear difference in duration of ICU stay compared with placebo or usual care (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Successful LA/painless treatment · Children and adolescents having dental treatment under local anaesthetic without general anaesthesia
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Antimicrobial resistance · Adults with aggressive periodontitis
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Pain (mean score) · People with symptomatic, biopsy-confirmed oral lichen planus (OLP); not concurrently receiving other OLP treatment
1 finding from 1 review
Swelling (mean) · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal
Ultrasonic bone removal led to higher swelling (mean) compared with bur; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU per cubic feet/min/patient) using Reyniers slit sampler 30 inches (76 cm) from floor · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
It is very uncertain whether laminar air flow with HEPA filter changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU per cubic… compared with without laminar flow or filter (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during restorative procedures at operator's left ear (RCT) · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
Rubber dam showed no clear difference in reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during… compared with no rubber dam; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review