Primary study · included by 1 review
Ghasemi 2017
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of the role of sugar-free chewing gum on Streptococcus mutans.
| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Streptococcus mutans load in the oral cavity (saliva and/or dental plaque) Sugar-free chewing gum (any polyol-based SFG; predominantly xylitol) vs Pooled controls: no gum, placebo/control gum, probiotic, or fluoride varnish · Final/end-of-study time point (follow-up 2 weeks to 18 months) | SMD -0.55 [-0.80, -0.30] | 13 studies · 1335 participants | Ungraded |
Streptococcus mutans load in the oral cavity (saliva and/or dental plaque) Sugar-free chewing gum (any polyol-based SFG; predominantly xylitol) vs Pooled controls: no gum, placebo/control gum, probiotic, or fluoride varnish · Final/end-of-study time point (follow-up 2 weeks to 18 months) | SMD -0.42 [-0.60, -0.25] | 13 studies · 1335 participants | Ungraded |
1 including review in total.