Fluorides for the prevention of early tooth decay (demineralised white...
Review question Ugly white marks sometimes appear on the teeth during orthodontic (brace) treatment. These are caused by early tooth decay and usually occur with fixed (or glued-on 'train track')...
View ArticleIbuprofen versus paracetamol (acetaminophen) for pain relief after surgical...
Review question This review, carried out by the Cochrane Oral Health Group, seeks to compare the effectiveness of two commonly used painkillers, paracetamol and ibuprofen and the combination of both...
View ArticleUse of antibacterial substances in resin-based fillings to prevent further...
Review question The main question addressed by this review is how effective the use of antibacterial agents in composite (resin-based, tooth-coloured) fillings might be in preventing the development...
View ArticleCleaning between the teeth using interdental brushes for the prevention and...
Review question This review, carried out by the Cochrane Oral Health Group, seeks to evaluate the effects of interdental (between the teeth) brushing in addition to toothbrushing as compared with...
View ArticleAntibiotic use for severe toothache (irreversible pulpitis)
Review question Are oral antibiotics effective and safe for treating pain in irreversible pulpitis (inflammation of the nerve inside the tooth/nerve damage)? Background Irreversible pulpitis occurs...
View ArticleRecall intervals for oral health in primary care patients
(http://clinicaltrials.gov) and the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (http://www.who.int/ictrp/en/) for ...
View ArticleTooth-coloured, non-metallic fillings: is it better to repair or replace...
Review question Is it more effective to repair or replace faulty tooth-coloured fillings (resin composite) placed in molar teeth towards the back of the mouth in adults? Background Fillings are used...
View ArticleMetal-based, metallic fillings: is it better to repair or replace faulty...
Review question Is it more effective to repair or replace faulty fillings that have been constructed from amalgam (a mixture of various metals and mercury) in molar teeth towards the back of the mouth...
View ArticleTooth-colored resin fillings compared with amalgam fillings for permanent...
Review question This review, carried out by the Cochrane Oral Health Group, addressed the question of how effective tooth-colored (composite resin) fillings are compared with conventional amalgam...
View ArticleTreatments for accidental damage during surgery to the nerves supplying...
Review question The main question addressed by this review is how effective are different treatments and what are the best timings for these treatments following accidental damage during surgery to...
View ArticleInterventions for replacing missing teeth: increasing bone thickness at the...
Review question This review, carried out by the Cochrane Oral Health Group, seeks to determine whether and when it is necessary to increase the thickness of the bone layer at the base of the natural...
View ArticlePowered/electric toothbrushes compared to manual toothbrushes for maintaining...
Review question This review has been conducted to assess the effects of using a powered (or 'electric') toothbrush compared with using a manual toothbrush for maintaining oral health. Background Good...
View ArticleThe effects of antibiotics on toothache caused by inflammation or infection...
This review, carried out by authors of the Cochrane Oral Health Group, has been produced to assess the effects of antibiotics on pain and swelling in two conditions commonly responsible for causing...
View ArticleInterventions for replacing missing teeth: different types of dental implants
Review question To compare the effects of different dental implants. These are implanted into bone and vary primarily in their shape, material and type of surface. Background Missing teeth can...
View ArticleSurgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth
Review question This review has been produced to assess the benefits and harms of the different surgical techniques in use for the removal of wisdom teeth from the lower jaw in order to reduce...
View ArticlePulp treatment for extensive decay in primary teeth
Review question The main question addressed by this review is how effective are different options for treating extensive tooth decay in children's milk teeth to resolve the child's symptoms (typically...
View ArticleOrthodontic treatment for posterior crossbites
Review question We conducted this review to assess the effects of different orthodontic treatments for correcting posterior crossbites. Background Posterior crossbite is when the top back teeth bite...
View ArticleTreatment for gum disease (periodontitis) for the management of disease...
Review question The main question addressed by this review produced by the Cochrane Oral Health Group was whether or not treatment for moderate to severe gum disease (periodontitis) also has an effect...
View ArticleReducing unwanted movement of teeth during treatment with orthodontic braces,...
Review question This review, produced by the Cochrane Oral Health Group, seeks to assess the effects of using implants surgically placed in bone in the mouth in order to stabilise (anchor) teeth...
View ArticleOrthodontic and orthopaedic treatment for anterior open bite in children
Interventions were able to correct anterior open bite but this was based on data from two studies that have problems in their quality. Open bite is characterised by a lack of vertical overlap of the...
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