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5 questions · 5 findings · 2 reviews · Periodontology

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Intervention not reported

Decayed, missing, filled surfaces (DMFS)

The intervention showed no clear difference in decayed, missing, filled surfaces (DMFS); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Association between periodontitis and dental caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2024 All outcomes
Percentage of sites with CAL >=3 mm (tertiles); single study (Robert 2019); adjusted
OR 1.03 [1.00, 1.05]
1 study
GRADE not reported

Intervention not reported

Decayed surfaces (DS)

The intervention showed no clear difference in decayed surfaces (DS); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Association between periodontitis and dental caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2024 All outcomes
Percentage of sites with CAL >=3 mm (tertiles); single study (Robert 2019); adjusted
OR 1.12 [1.00, 1.25]
1 study
GRADE not reported

Intervention not reported

Decayed surfaces (DS)

The intervention led to higher decayed surfaces (DS); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Association between periodontitis and dental caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2024 All outcomes
Periodontal disease severity (CDC-AAP); single study (Robert 2019); adjusted
OR 1.18 [1.05, 1.32]
1 study
GRADE not reported

Intervention not reported

Decayed, missing, filled surfaces (DMFS)

The intervention led to higher decayed, missing, filled surfaces (DMFS); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Association between periodontitis and dental caries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2024 All outcomes
Periodontal disease severity (CDC-AAP); single study (Robert 2019); adjusted
OR 1.03 [1.01, 1.05]
1 study
GRADE not reported

Clear aligners (Invisalign / thermoformed aligners) vs Conventional orthodontic appliance treatment

Severity of white spot lesions (surface area and depth) · Orthodontic patients undergoing comprehensive treatment (late mixed or permanent dentition, no active caries)

White spot lesion severity was assessed narratively in a small number of studies and not meta-analyzed; evidence is limited (ungraded).

1 finding from 1 review

White spot lesions, plaque accumulation and salivary caries-associated bacteria in clear aligners compared to fixed… 2023 All outcomes
Baseline to end of treatment (varying) · University/hospital orthodontic clinics and private practice (multiple countries)
Not meta-analyzed. 2 RCTs assessed WSL severity by lesion surface area (Albhaisi 2020 [12]; Alshatti 2017 [31]) and 1 (Albhaisi 2020 [12]) also by lesion depth; reported narratively with differing methods, generally…
2 studies
GRADE not reported