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Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of dental treatments.
Reviewed September 2009
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Root coverage procedures for the treatment of localised recession-type defects
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Gingival recession is a term that designates the oral exposure of the root surface due to a displacement of the gingival margin apical to the cemento-enamel junction and it is also regularly linked to the deterioration of dental aesthetics as well as bu...
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Apr 2009
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Magnification devices for endodontic therapy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There are no data to draw a sound conclusion on the effect of adopting either a microscope, an endoscope, or magnifying loupes for better visualisation in endodontic therapy, in terms of clinical outcomes. Though the use of magnification devices has oft...
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Apr 2009
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Antibacterial agents in composite restorations for the prevention of dental caries
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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When tooth decay (caries) has caused a cavity in a tooth a range of materials can be used as fillings. These include resin composite, glass ionomer cement, amalgam and compomers. Secondary caries (tooth decay that may appear near or underneath a filling...
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Mar 2009
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Mouthrinses for the treatment of halitosis
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Halitosis is an unpleasant odour that originates from the mouth and can be serious enough to cause personal embarrassment. Up to half of the population in the USA and between 50% and 60% of the population in France claim to suffer from bad breath. Accum...
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Aug 2008
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Antibiotics for the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in dentistry
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There is no evidence about whether antibiotic prophylaxis is effective or ineffective against bacterial endocarditis in people at risk who are about to undergo an invasive dental procedure.There is a lack of evidence to support previously published guid...
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Jul 2008
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Hand and ultrasonic instrumentation for orthograde root canal treatment of permanent teeth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Root canal treatment is a frequently performed dental procedure which is carried out on teeth in which the nerve has died.Removal of the tissue remnants and cleaning and shaping of the root canal are important steps for success. These may include the us...
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Feb 2008
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Single versus multiple visits for endodontic treatment of permanent teeth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Root canal treatment or endodontic treatment, is a common procedure in dentistry. The main indications for root canal treatment are irreversible inflammation of the dental pulp (pulpitis) and death of the dental pulp caused by carious processes, tooth c...
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Aug 2007
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Routine scale and polish for periodontal health in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The effects on periodontal health of a routine scale and polish and of providing this intervention at different time intervals are unclear.Many dentists and hygienists regularly provide scaling and polishing for patients, even if those patients are cons...
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Aug 2007
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Recall intervals for oral health in primary care patients
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The effects on oral health and the economic impact of altering the recall interval between dental check-ups (the time period between one dental check-up and the next) are unclear.Primary care dental practitioners in many countries have traditionally rec...
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Aug 2007
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Paracetamol for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The surgical removal of wisdom teeth (third molars) is the most commonly performed surgical procedure undertaken in oral surgery practice. Postoperative complications may include swelling, bruising and limited mouth opening but patients are most often c...
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May 2007
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Surgical versus non-surgical endodontic re-treatment for periradicular lesions
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There is no apparent advantage of using a surgical or non-surgical approach for the re-treatment of periapical lesions in terms of long-term outcome. Though cases treated surgically display a slightly superior healing rate after 1 year follow up, such d...
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May 2007
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Pulp management for caries in adults: maintaining pulp vitality
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The management of the pulp in extensively decayed, vital and asymptomatic teeth presents something of a clinical problem and there is no agreement as to the most effective treatment modality. For example, there is no consensus as to whether the tooth sh...
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Feb 2007
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Root canal posts for the restoration of root filled teeth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There is weak evidence from one trial of 200 people that carbon fibre posts have fewer failures after 4 years than metal-cast posts. More research is needed.Root canal posts are placed in teeth that have lost an extensive amount of tooth structure becau...
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Nov 2006
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Complete or ultraconservative removal of decayed tissue in unfilled teeth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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A systematic review of the literature revealed four studies comparing complete and minimal (ultraconservative) caries removal. It was found that partial caries removal in symptomless, primary or permanent teeth reduces the risk of pulp exposure. We foun...
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May 2006
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Potassium containing toothpastes for dentine hypersensitivity
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Dentine hypersensitivity is a sharp, sudden pain arising from the teeth when exposed to touch or hot and cold foods. If dental disease is not the cause of the pain, toothpastes containing potassium have been recommended to reduce tooth sensitivity. This...
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May 2006
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Staff-led interventions for improving oral hygiene in patients following stroke
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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A clean mouth not only feels good but the practice of oral hygiene (removing dental plaque and traces of food) is a crucial factor in maintaining the health of the mouth, teeth and gums. A clean and healthy mouth will also prevent pain or discomfort and...
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Apr 2006
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