This review of the global incidence of ameloblastoma included 49 studies with just 7 studies contributing to the pooled incidence rate estimate of 0.92 per million person‐years.
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Dental implants: Does crown-to-implant ratio influence treatment outcomes?
This review of the influence of crown-to-implant ratio on single-tooth,non-splinted implant outcomes includes 8 observational studies and suggests no impact with crown-to-implant ratios ranging from 0.86 to 2.14.
[read the full story...]Cannabis use and periodontal disease
This review of the association between cannabis use and periodontal disease includes 5 observational studies and suggests a positive relationship.
[read the full story...]Palatal canines: open or closed surgical approaches?
Two surgical approaches ( open and closed) for palatally displaced canines were compared in this multi-centre RCT. No differences in operating time was seen between the two approaches but those in the open group had more pain.
[read the full story...]Dental general anaesthesia in children: Impacts on the family
21 quality of life studies were included in this review of the family impacts following children’s dental treatment under general anaesthesia. The findings suggest a significant positive impact on parental emotions, activity, and conflict.
[read the full story...]Dental implants: immediate placement in infected sockets and survival rates
9 observational studies were included in this review comparing the immediate placement of implants in an infected site compared to a health site. The findings suggest no difference although the quality of the evidence is low to very low.
[read the full story...]Nano-hydroxyapatite for dentine hypersensitivity?
8 RCTS were included in this review of the clinical effectiveness of nano-hydroxyapatite (n-HAP)-based desensitising agents with the findings suggesting a benefit.
[read the full story...]Aligners v fixed appliances for orthodontic treatment
8 mainly observational studies were included in this review of he effectiveness of clear aligners compared with fixed appliances for orthodontic treatment. The findings suggest no difference between to two approaches however the quality of the availabel evidence is low to very low.
[read the full story...]Intra-articular injection for temporomandibular joint arthralgia: Methylprednisolone or saline?
54 patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthralgia were randomised to recieve either methylprednisolone or saline to reduce pain. Findings suggest no difference in TMJ pain
[read the full story...]Dentine hypersensitivity: how common is it?
This review of the prevalence of dentinte hypersensitivity included 77 studies reported in 65 papers suggesting a prevalence of 11.5% 95%CI: 11.3% – 11.7%.
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