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Radiographic examination (bitewing radiographs) vs Reference standard: histology

Specificity · Extracted molar teeth of adults with resin composite approximal restorations (in vitro; secondary root caries; Switzerland)
1 finding from 1 review
  • Tests to detect and inform the diagnosis of root caries 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
    2 in vitro studies (59 root surfaces) using extracted, restored teeth and a histological reference standard investigated the accuracy of radiographs. Reported estimates of sensitivity ranged from 0.40 to 0.63 and…
    2 studies
    Very low

Topical clobetasol propionate vs Topical tacrolimus

Pain resolution · People with symptomatic, biopsy-confirmed oral lichen planus (OLP); not concurrently receiving other OLP treatment

It is very uncertain whether topical clobetasol propionate changes pain resolution compared with topical tacrolimus (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Surgical removal (extraction) of asymptomatic disease-free impacted wisdom teeth vs Retention (conservative management) of asymptomatic disease-free impacted wisdom teeth

Little's irregularity index (dimensional changes in the dental arch) · Adolescents or adults with asymptomatic disease-free impacted wisdom teeth

Surgical removal (extraction) of asymptomatic disease-free impacted… showed no clear difference in little's irregularity index (dimensional changes in the dental arch) compared with retention (conservative management) of asymptomatic disease-free… (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Intralesional betamethasone vs intralesional injections of triamcinolone acetonide

Pain (mean score) · People with symptomatic, biopsy-confirmed oral lichen planus (OLP); not concurrently receiving other OLP treatment

Intralesional betamethasone showed no clear difference in pain (mean score) compared with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Camouflage syringe vs Conventional syringe

Acceptance of LA · 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 mouthwash and/or nasal spray (alone or in combination), any concentration, frequency or dosage vs No treatment or saline or water

RECOVERY trial outcomes (mortality; hospitalisation status; use of ventilation; use of renal dialysis or haemofiltration) · Patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Topical clobetasol propionate vs Topical ciclosporin

Adverse effects · People with symptomatic, biopsy-confirmed oral lichen planus (OLP); not concurrently receiving other OLP treatment

It is very uncertain whether topical clobetasol propionate changes adverse effects compared with topical ciclosporin (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Metronidazole + SRP vs Amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP

Probing pocket depth · Adults with periodontitis (chronic and aggressive)

Metronidazole + SRP showed no clear difference in probing pocket depth compared with amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP; GRADE not reported.

2 findings from 1 review

Metronidazole + SRP vs SRP

Clinical attachment level (CAL) · Adults with periodontitis (chronic and aggressive)

Metronidazole + SRP showed no clear difference in clinical attachment level (CAL) compared with SRP; GRADE not reported.

3 findings from 1 review

Powered toothbrushing (as part of comprehensive oral care) vs Manual toothbrushing

All‐cause mortality · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU

Powered toothbrushing (as part of comprehensive oral care) showed no clear difference in mortality compared with manual toothbrushing (standard oral care); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Resin-based fissure sealant (visible-light-polymerized) vs Fluoride varnish

Incidence of dentinal carious lesion on treated occlusal surfaces of molars or premolars (yes/no) · Children and adolescents (general population, aged under 20 years)

It is very uncertain whether resin-based fissure sealant (visible-light-polymerized) changes incidence of dentinal carious lesion on treated occlusal surfaces of… compared with fluoride varnish (very low certainty).

2 findings from 1 review