Caries experience (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children across European countries (national/regional epidemiological surveys, 2011-2022)
The overall pooled mean DMFT was 2.10 across all GNI strata.
1 finding from 1 review
Caries experience (mean DMFT) · 12-year-old children across European countries (national/regional epidemiological surveys, 2011-2022)
The overall pooled mean DMFT was 2.10 across all M49 regions.
1 finding from 1 review
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa) · Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
In the Self-Etch adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Peptide vs Fluorine showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 2.131, 95% CI -2.213 to 6.475; Low certainty).
3 findings from 1 review
Sensitivity · Patients undergoing dental caries detection on dental images (teeth/surfaces across imaging modalities)
AI algorithms have high pooled sensitivity (0.85) for detecting dental caries; ungraded, with very high heterogeneity (I2>95%) and evidence of publication bias.
1 finding from 1 review
Lumbar spine and pelvis fracture · European-ancestry adults
Genetically predicted dental caries (DMFS) had no significant causal effect on fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis (multivariable MR, OR 0.968).
2 findings from 1 review
Early childhood caries (ECC) · Children aged 0-5 years in North Africa
Brushing at the recommended time was associated with lower odds of ECC (OR 0.028).
1 finding from 1 review
OR 0.028 [0.004, 0.223]
1 study
GRADE not reported
Patients' factors of choice regarding utilization of dental treatments · (Potential) patients with freedom of choice regarding dental treatments, including parents and caregivers deciding for children or…
The review identified 101 factors of choice influencing dental treatment decisions across 233 articles.
1 finding from 1 review
Immediate (24 h) resin-dentin bond strength (MPa) · Artificial caries-affected dentin (ACAD) in extracted permanent human teeth (in vitro)
In the Etch-and-Rinse adhesive + chemical ACAD protocol network, Calcium Phosphate vs Calcium showed no significant difference in 24 h bond strength (MD 0.596, 95% CI -7.289 to 8.482; Low certainty).
2 findings from 1 review
Forearm fracture · European-ancestry adults
Genetically predicted dental caries (DMFS) had no significant causal effect on fracture of forearm (multivariable MR, OR 0.973).
2 findings from 1 review
Early childhood caries (ECC) · Children aged 0-5 years in North Africa
Caries in the mother's mouth was associated with markedly higher odds of ECC (OR 20.44).
1 finding from 1 review
OR 20.44 [8.37, 49.92]
1 study
GRADE not reported
Intervention not reported
Early childhood caries (ECC), prevalence
1 finding from 1 review
Prevalence 64 [40, 89]
2 studies
GRADE not reported
Overall success (composite of clinical and radiographic success) · Adults aged 18 years or older with mature permanent teeth and carious pulp exposure
Each additional day before permanent restoration was associated with a 0.088% decrease in success in meta-regression.
1 finding from 1 review
Dental caries · Children or adolescents
Children with iron deficiency anemia are over three times more likely to have dental caries than non-anemic children (OR 3.64, 95% CI 2.45 to 5.40; moderate certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Early childhood caries (ECC) · Children aged 0-5 years in North Africa
Spoon sharing with household members was associated with higher odds of ECC (OR 8.79).
1 finding from 1 review
OR 8.79 [2.92, 26.51]
1 study
GRADE not reported
Intervention not reported
Amalgam: Preference for replacement over repair - Scenario 2: loss of dental hard substance adjacent to the restoration
The intervention led to higher amalgam: Preference for replacement over repair - Scenario 2: loss…; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
RR 6.46 [5.43, 7.68]
7 studies
GRADE not reported
Treatment success (caries lesion arrest or restoration survival) · Children (aged 3-11 y) with cavitated caries lesions in primary teeth
At 12 months, conventional restorations had significantly higher treatment success than ART (OR 2.10; moderate certainty).
2 findings from 1 review
OR 2.10 [1.17, 3.78]
43 studies
Moderate
OR 2.67 [1.24, 6.15]
44 studies
Moderate
Intervention not reported
Amalgam: Preference for replacement over repair - Scenario 5: open margin
The intervention led to higher amalgam: Preference for replacement over repair - Scenario 5: open…; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
RR 4.98 [4.07, 6.09]
Studies not reported
GRADE not reported
Composite: Preference for replacement over repair - Scenario 2: loss of dental hard substance adjacent to the restoration · Dentists managing a defective direct resin composite restoration (posterior occlusal Class I; standardized vignette of a 30-year-old,…
For a defective composite restoration with loss of dental hard substance adjacent to the restoration, surveyed dentists most often preferred repair over replacement (pooled RR 0.75; p = 0.004); ungraded.
1 finding from 1 review
Intervention not reported
Composite: Preference for replacement over repair - Scenario 2: loss of dental hard substance adjacent to the restoration
The intervention showed no clear difference in composite: Preference for replacement over repair - Scenario 2: loss…; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
RR 0.93 [0.68, 1.27]
2 studies
GRADE not reported
Intervention not reported
Amalgam: Preference for replacement over repair - Scenario 3: secondary caries
The intervention led to higher amalgam: Preference for replacement over repair - Scenario 3:…; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
RR 6.51 [4.64, 9.13]
11 studies
GRADE not reported