This review of treatments for post orthodontic white spot lesions included 20 studies examining a wide variety of approaches. Modest benefits were seen in addition to daily use of fluoride toothpaste and furhter high quality studies are needed to identify the best approaches.
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For: cariesSecondary caries: limited evidence from in-situ studies
Nine small in-situ studies were included in this review of the impact of restoration type on secondary caries providing insufficient evidence to make any firm conclusions.
[read the full story...]Autism spectrum disorders- caries and periodontal disease levels high?
7 small observational studies were included in this review of oral health status in people with autism spectrum disorders higher levels of caries and periodontal disease are suggested in this population.
[read the full story...]Stepwise and partial-caries-removal –reduces longer term pulpal complications?
This review of stepwise or partial caries removal for deep caries suggesting included 5 studies ( 2 RCTs) of limited quality. Findings suggest better pulpal outcomes with these approaches compare with traditional treatment.
[read the full story...]Amalgam outperforms composite in range of posterior cavity types
This review of failure rate of single-unit prostheses versus direct restorations in vital posterior teeth included 14 studies (5 RCTs) finding that composite had a significantly higher failure rate than amalgams, regardless of the remaining tooth structure. For teeth with fewer than 2 remaining walls, direct restorations presented significantly higher failure rates than crowns .
[read the full story...]Toothpaste and plaque removal
This review of the efficacy of brushing with and without a toothpaste for plaque removal identified 10 trials involving a total of 444 patients. While the results suggest no differences other reviews have demonstrated clear oral health benefits from brushing with toothpaste.
[read the full story...]Preformed paediatric crowns: little evidence for aesthetic crowns
Only 7 small studies at high risk of bias were available for this review of preformed paediatric aesthetic crowns. They provide little evidence on which to r change of practice particular for posterior teeth where the use of stainless steel crowns is recommended.
[read the full story...]Lasers for caries removal: evidence insufficient to support their use
This Cochrane review included 9 small RCTs with either a high or unclear risk of bias providing evidence that was insufficient to support the use of laser as an alternative to the drill for caries removal.
[read the full story...]Community-based oral health promotion interventions
This Cochrane review of community-based oral health promotion interventions included 38 studies and suggests that interventions combining oral health education with supervised toothbrushing or professional preventive oral care can reduce dental caries in children.
[read the full story...]Digital imaging for caries: direct digital sensors or photostimulable phosphor plates?
This review compared direct digital sensors and indirect photostimulable phosphor plates for the detection of caries. Six studies were included in the review with 4 contributing to the meta-analysis. There was no significant difference between the two systems and they displayed good specificity and limited sensitivity.
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