Topic in Oral Health
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Extractions, third molars, jaw fractures, bleeding, osteonecrosis, and cleft surgery.
43 systematic reviews in Oral and maxillofacial surgery ask 866 questions. 21.7% have no studies to answer them, 9.4% rest on very low certainty evidence and 1.4% reach moderate or high certainty.
Reviews
43
Questions
866
current versions
No studies
21.7%
Moderate or high
1.4%
No studies 188 · 21.7%Ungraded 548 · 63.3%Very low 81 · 9.4%Low 37 · 4.3%Moderate 8 · 0.9%High 4 · 0.5%
Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.
Thinnest evidence
All no studies and very low questions| Question | Effect | Evidence | Status / GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
Occlusal splint vs Another occlusal splint with a different mechanism of action Severity of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 2 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care management) Self-reported joint pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 4 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs No treatment or placebo (non-occlusal or transparent-foil placebo splint) Joint pain at rest · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (10 weeks), Mixed TMD Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | RR 0.13 [0.02, 0.94] | 1 study · 60 participants | Very low |
Occlusal splint vs Behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care management) Muscle pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 4 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Behavioural therapy (counselling, CBT, relaxation, self-care management) Muscle pain at rest · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 4 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Another occlusal splint with a different mechanism of action Recurrence rate · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 2 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Physical therapy (ultrasound, exercise, sensorimotor training, laser, TENS, manual therapy) Self-reported joint pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 3 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Acupuncture Recurrence rate · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 5 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Pharmacological therapy Recurrence rate · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 6 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Pharmacological therapy Discomfort · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 6 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Pharmacological therapy Severity of joint noise · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | Listed in Summary of findings 6 as 'Not reported'; this outcome was not reported by any included study for this comparison. | 0 studies | No studies |
Occlusal splint vs Pharmacological therapy Self-reported joint pain when chewing · People with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) · Short term (3 months), Osteoarthritis Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders (2024) · Cochrane | RR 2.10 [0.83, 5.30] | 1 study · 29 participants | Very low |
Reviews 43
Oral health in patients with cleft lip and palate: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis of periodontal and dental disease and oral microbiota (part 1).
Non-Cochranefull textaetiology30 included studies
8 questions
From teeth to bone: dental caries has causal effects on osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture.
Non-Cochranefull textaetiology3 included studies
83 questions
The association of fluoride exposure with bone density and fracture risk: a dose-response meta-analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textaetiology74 included studies
34 questions
Occlusal interventions for managing temporomandibular disorders
Cochranefull textintervention
60 questions
Characterization of the oral microbiota and the relationship of the oral microbiota with the dental and periodontal status in children and adolescents with nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate. Systematic literature review and meta-analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textaetiology24 included studies
8 questions
Spontaneous space closure after extraction of permanent first molars in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textprognostic18 included studies
31 questions
Local interventions for the management of alveolar osteitis (dry socket)
Cochranefull textintervention
52 questions
Interventions for managing medication‐related osteonecrosis of the jaw
Cochranefull textintervention
19 questions
Psychological therapies for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)
Cochranefull textintervention
28 questions
Caries in children with and without orofacial clefting: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Non-Cochranefull textaetiology32 included studies
13 questions
Antibiotics to prevent complications following tooth extractions
Cochranefull textintervention
10 questions
Surgical removal versus retention for the management of asymptomatic disease‐free impacted wisdom teeth
Cochranefull textintervention
13 questions
Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth
Cochranefull textintervention
68 questions
Antifibrinolytic therapy for preventing oral bleeding in patients with haemophilia or Von Willebrand disease undergoing minor oral surgery or dental extractions
Cochranefull textintervention
11 questions
Interventions for preventing osteoradionecrosis of the jaws in adults receiving head and neck radiotherapy
Cochranefull textintervention
8 questions
Maxillary distraction osteogenesis versus orthognathic surgery for cleft lip and palate patients
Cochranefull textintervention
9 questions
Interventions for treating post‐extraction bleeding
Cochranefull textintervention
4 questions
Antifibrinolytic therapy for preventing oral bleeding in people on anticoagulants undergoing minor oral surgery or dental extractions
Cochranefull textintervention
13 questions
Consequences of early extraction of compromised first permanent molar: a systematic review.
Non-Cochranefull textintervention19 included studies
8 questions
Resorbable versus titanium plates for orthognathic surgery
Cochranefull textintervention
19 questions
Interventions for treating bisphosphonate‐related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ)
Cochranefull textintervention
22 questions
Infraorbital nerve block for postoperative pain following cleft lip repair in children
Cochranefull textintervention
24 questions
Interventions for the treatment of keratocystic odontogenic tumours
Cochranefull textintervention
1 questions
Interventions for iatrogenic inferior alveolar and lingual nerve injury
Cochranefull textintervention
16 questions
Ibuprofen and/or paracetamol (acetaminophen) for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth
Cochranefull textintervention
9 questions