33 longitudinal studies were included in this review of the impact of the frequency toothbrushing on dental caries. Frequent brushers had fewer new cavities.
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Partial indirect restorations: survival rates
The aim of this review was to evaluate the survival rate of resin and ceramic inlays, onlays, and overlays and to identify the types of complications associated with the main clinical outcomes.
[read the full story...]Trigeminal neuralgia: is botulinum toxin effective?
Six small RCTs were included in this review. Findings suggest that botulinum toxin type A (BoTN-A) has a positive effect on post treatment pain. Hover the results should be interpreted cautiously as the quality of the evidence is limited and more high quality studies are needed.
[read the full story...]The delirium conundrum: are antipsychotics a good idea?
Andres Fonseca struggles to use the findings of a recent systematic review and meta-analysis of antipsychotics for the prevention and treatment of delirium in hospitalised adults.
[read the full story...]Lingual orthodontic treatment has more adverse effects?
Only 6 studies were available for this review of the adverse effect of lingual and buccal orthodontic treatment. The available data suggests that lingual orthodontic techniques may induce higher levels of pain, speech difficulties, and oral hygiene problems but thes findings should be views with caution because of the limited quality of the evidence.
[read the full story...]Dental implant treatment in elderly patients
6 studies were included in this review of dental implant treatment on patients aged 65 and over. The review suggests good outcomes up to 10 years although the findings should be interpreted cautiously.
[read the full story...]Long-term care placement for people with dementia
Clarissa Giebel reports on a systematic review and meta-analysis of factors predicting care placement of dementia sufferers into long-term care facilities.
[read the full story...]Whooley questions have high sensitivity and modest specificity in the detection of depression
Ian Anderson on a recent diagnostic accuracy meta-analysis, which shows that the Whooley questions for depression are effective at ruling out the condition, but that false positives are common.
[read the full story...]Psychological disorders associated with poor oral health
26 studies were included in this review of the association between common psychological disorders and poor oral health. Dental decay and tooth loss were significantly higher in those with common psychological disorders
[read the full story...]Marijuana use and head and neck cancer risk #CannabisMatters
9 case-controlled studies were included in this review of the effect of marijuana use on head and neck cancer. The findings suggest no association marijuana use and head and neck cancer but other reviews suggest that this may differ by tumour site
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