Dental caries and other diseases of the hard tissues of the teeth and dental pulp – Related resources
13.03.2013 • Sonuncu dəyişiklik 06.10.2014
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Cochrane reviews
- Interdental brushing in addition to toothbrushing compared to toothbrushing alone may reduce gingivitis and plaque at short-term .
- Fluoride toothpaste with fluoride concentrations of 1000 ppm and above prevents caries in children and adolescents compared to placebo and the relative caries preventive effects of fluoride toothpastes of different concentrations increase with higher fluoride concentration. The decision of what fluoride levels to use for children under 6 years should be balanced with the risk of fluorosis .
- Higher levels of fluoride (1000 ppm or more) in toothpaste appear to be associated with an increased risk of fluorosis when given to children under 5 to 6 years of age .
- Water fluoridation reduces caries prevalence and increases dental fluorosis prevalence, but little high-quality evidence exists on the effects of water fluoridation .
- Fluoride varnishes appear to be effective in preventing dental caries in children and adolescents .
- Powered toothbrushes with a rotation oscillation action reduce plaque and gingivitis more than manual toothbrushing .
- Supervised regular use of fluoride mouthrinse reduces the increment of caries in children .
- There is no good evidence that ozone application would be effective in arresting or reversing the progression of dental caries .
- Resin based sealants are effective in preventing caries of the occlusal surfaces of permanent molars in high risk children and adolescents .
- Fluoride toothpastes in comparison to mouthrinses or gels appear to have a similar degree of effectiveness for the prevention of dental caries in children .
- Topical fluorides (mouthrinses, gels, or varnishes) used in addition to fluoride toothpaste are modestly effective in reducing caries compared to toothpaste used alone .
There is insufficient evidence from controlled trials of the effects of different methods for pulp management for caries in adults .
- There is insufficient evidence on the effectiveness of occlusal splints in the treatment of sleep bruxism .
There is insufficient evidence on the differences in outcomes for different types of filling materials used for the treatment of caries in the primary dentition .
Other evidence summaries
- Fluoride gels applied at least once a year inhibit caries in children and adolescents .