Stimulated whole saliva (SWS) · Adults with dry mouth due to radiotherapy (head and neck cancer) or Sjogren's Syndrome
Acupuncture may leads to higher stimulated whole saliva (SWS) compared with placebo (sham acupuncture) (low certainty).
2 findings from 1 review
Post-operative infection (persistent) · Adults with fractures of the mandibular angle
Transbuccal miniplate combined with intraoral approach showed no clear difference in post-operative infection (persistent) compared with intraoral approach alone; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Behavioural outcomes (reported and/or other measures, e.g. data tracking toothbrushes and collecting food wrappers) · Children aged 4 to 12 years attending primary school
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Quality of life · Adults with dry mouth due to radiotherapy (head and neck cancer) or Sjogren's Syndrome
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
0 studies
No studies found
One prophylactic antibiotic vs A different prophylactic antibiotic
Outcome not reported · Adults undergoing dental implant placement
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
0 studies
No studies found
Post-operative adverse events and complications (paraesthesia, swelling, segmental mobility) · Adults (16 to 68 years) with mandibular fractures excluding condylar involvement
1 finding from 1 review
Patient satisfaction with treatment · Adults with dry mouth due to Sjogren's Syndrome
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
0 studies
No studies found
Post-operative adverse events and complications (lip numbness; overall) · Adults with fractures of the mandibular angle
1 finding from 1 review
Post-operative neurosensory disturbance (mental nerve paraesthesia) · Adults (16 to 68 years) with mandibular fractures excluding condylar involvement
2 mm titanium plates led to higher post-operative neurosensory disturbance (mental nerve paraesthesia) compared with 2.5 mm bioresorbable plates; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Malocclusion · Adults (16 to 68 years) with mandibular fractures excluding condylar involvement
2 mm titanium plates showed no clear difference in malocclusion compared with 2.5 mm bioresorbable plates; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Facial appearance (scar) · Adults with fractures of the mandibular angle
1 finding from 1 review
Facial appearance (scar) · Adults with fractures of the mandibular angle
1 finding from 1 review
Post-operative adverse events and complications · Adults (16 to 68 years) with mandibular fractures excluding condylar involvement
1 finding from 1 review
Cost‐effectiveness · Participants with an atrophic maxilla who cannot be rehabilitated with conventional dental implants due to lack of bone (including…
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Post-operative adverse events and complications · Adults (16 to 68 years) with mandibular fractures excluding condylar involvement
1 finding from 1 review
Jain 2010 (3D group): segmental mobility (two), proximity to mental nerve or roots (two), radiologically unsatisfactory reduction (one) and unsatisfactory fixation (four) vs one (standard); only fixation differed…
2 studies
GRADE not reported
Intraoperative complications · Adults with mandibular fractures excluding condyles (following open reduction)
Intraoperative Rapid IMF showed no clear difference in intraoperative complications compared with eyelet wire ties; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
RR 2.6 [1.0, 7.0]
Studies not reported
GRADE not reported
Adverse events · Adults with dry mouth due to Sjogren's Syndrome
1 finding from 1 review
Adverse events · Children aged 4 to 12 years attending primary school
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Prosthesis failure · Adults undergoing dental implant placement
Prophylactic systemic antibiotics (amoxicillin) showed no clear difference in prosthesis failure compared with no antibiotics or placebo; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Dry mouth (xerostomia) · Adults with dry mouth due to radiotherapy (head and neck cancer) or Sjogren's Syndrome
Acupuncture showed no clear difference in dry mouth (mouth dryness, different scales) compared with placebo (sham acupuncture) (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review