Findings

What do systematic reviews say?

2 questions · 2 findings · 1 reviews · Oral Health

No studies found 0 · 0%GRADE not reported 1 · 50%Very low 0 · 0%Low 1 · 50%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Adverse effects · Children with permanent teeth (schoolchildren)

1 finding from 1 review

Xylitol‐containing products for preventing dental caries in children and adults 2015 · Cochrane All outcomes
2.5 to 3 years
Adverse effects: both studies reported that there were no adverse effects in either the xylitol or control group.
2 studies · 4216 participants
GRADE not reported

Caries increment (DFS), prevented fraction at 2.5 to 3 years · Children with permanent teeth (schoolchildren)

1 finding from 1 review

Xylitol‐containing products for preventing dental caries in children and adults 2015 · Cochrane All outcomes
2.5 to 3 years
PF 0.13 [0.08, 0.18]
2 studies · 4216 participants
Low