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Oral health |
This review examined the effectiveness of varnishes and gels containing chlorhexidine in preventing tooth decay in children and young people. |
Did not show chlorhexidine varnish or gel reduces tooth decay or reduces the bacteria that encourage tooth decay. The four studies that looked at side effects and found none. |
13 APR 2015 |
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD008457.pub2/abstract
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| 2 |
Oral health |
Does xylitol, a natural sweetener used in products such as sweets, candy, chewing gum and toothpaste, help prevent tooth decay in children and adults? |
Fluoridetoothpaste with xylitol may reduce tooth decay in the permanent teeth of children by 13% over a 3 year period when compared to a fluoride-only toothpaste with no side effects reported by the children. Inconclusive whether or not any other xylitol-containing products can prevent tooth decay in infants, older children, or adults. |
26 MAR 2015 |
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD010743.pub2/abstract
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| 3 |
Oral health |
Do antibiotics taken orally at the time of the placement of a dental implant prevent an infection? |
Oral administration of amoxicillin before placement of dental implants is effective in reducing implant failures.It is unclear if postoperative antibiotics are beneficial, or which antibiotics work best. |
31 JUL 2013 |
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004152.pub4/abstract
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| 4 |
Oral health |
How effective are composite resin fillings compared with conventional amalgam fillings in permanent teeth in the back of the mouth? |
Composite resin fillings are almost twice as likely to fail compared with amalgam fillings when used for filling permanent teeth atthe back of the mouth. |
31 MAR 2014 |
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD005620.pub2/abstract
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| 5 |
Oral health |
Comparison of full-mouth scaling (over 24 hours) or full-mouth disinfection (over 24 hours) for the treatment of chronic periodontitis to conventional quadrant scaling and root planing (over a series of visits at least one week apart). |
No evidence that FMS or FMD has benefit compared to conventional scaling and root planing. |
17 APR 2015 |
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD004622.pub3/abstract
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| 6 |
Oral health |
Compare different interventions for cessation of sucking pacifiers (dummies, soothers), finger or thumb in children. |
Low quality evidence that use of an orthodontic brace (such as a palatal crib or arch) or a psychological intervention (such as use of positive or negative reinforcement), or both, was more likely to lead to cessation of the habit than no treatment. |
31 MAR 2015 |
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD008694.pub2/abstract
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| 7 |
Oral health |
Compare different orthodontic treatments for correcting posterior crossbites. |
Very small amount of low- to moderate-quality evidence to show that the quad-helix appliance may be more successful than removable expansion plates at correcting posterior crossbites and expanding the inter-molar width for children with both baby and adult teeth (aged eight to 10 years). |
8 AUG 2014 |
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD000979.pub2/abstract
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Oral health |
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Oral health |
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Oral health |
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