Retention of slow-release fluoride devices (devices staying intact) · Children with high risk of dental decay
1 finding from 1 review
Harms of slow-release fluoride devices · Children with high risk of dental decay
1 finding from 1 review
Clinical failure · Children with extensive decay involving the dental pulp in primary teeth
1 finding from 1 review
Radiological failure · Children with extensive decay involving the dental pulp in primary teeth
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) showed no clear difference in radiological failure compared with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) + calcium hydroxide; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Elevated mutans streptococci levels (>=4 with caries screen; high vs low) · Children and adolescents below 18 years at study start (included studies: children from birth to 15 years), with mixed, permanent or…
It is very uncertain whether chlorhexidine varnish (10%) changes elevated mutans streptococci levels (>=4 with caries screen; high vs… compared with placebo or no treatment (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Slow-release fluoride devices vs Alternative fluoride therapy (topical fluoride: toothpaste, mouthrinse, gel, or varnish)
Outcome not reported · Children or adults
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Caries increment, surface index D(M)FS · Children with high risk of dental decay
It is very uncertain whether slow-release fluoride device (fluoride glass beads) changes increase in DMFS at 2 years compared with baseline compared with placebo or usual care (control) (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Caries increment, tooth index D(M)FT · Children with high risk of dental decay
It is very uncertain whether slow-release fluoride device (fluoride glass beads) changes increase in DMFT at 2 years compared with baseline compared with placebo or usual care (control) (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Progression of caries lesion into enamel or dentine · Children with high risk of dental decay
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
No evidence found
0 studies
No studies found
Dental pain due to decay · Children with high risk of dental decay
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
No evidence found
0 studies
No studies found
Use of healthcare resources (cost effectiveness, time taken to fit, number of dental visits) · Children with high risk of dental decay
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Participant satisfaction · Children with high risk of dental decay
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
No RCT evidence found
0 studies
No studies found
Overall failure · Children with extensive decay involving the dental pulp in primary teeth
Low-level diode laser showed no clear difference in overall failure compared with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA); GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Adverse events · Children who were regular dental attenders with caries-free first or second primary molars (public health service clinic, Brazil)
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Progression of non-cavitated enamel caries · Children who were regular dental attenders with caries-free first or second primary molars (public health service clinic, Brazil)
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Development of >=1 new carious lesion (caries incidence) · Children who were regular dental attenders with caries-free first or second primary molars (public health service clinic, Brazil)
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Retention of sealant (complete or partial retention) · Children who were regular dental attenders with caries-free first or second primary molars (public health service clinic, Brazil)
1 finding from 1 review
Effect estimate not calculable. All sealants were completely or partially retained; 40 (1 RCT). Flowable composite: 39/40 completely retained (1 partially lost) at 6 months; resin-based: 33 completely and 7 partially…
1 study · 40 participants
Low
Clinical failure · Children with extensive decay involving the dental pulp in primary teeth
1 finding from 1 review
Radiological failure · Children with extensive decay involving the dental pulp in primary teeth
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) showed no clear difference in radiological failure compared with calcium hydroxide (CH); GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Clinical failure · Children with extensive decay involving the dental pulp in primary teeth
1 finding from 1 review