This review and network meta-analyses of the effectiveness of self-applied dentifrices in the management of dentine hypersensitivity included 68 studies. Findings indicated that formulations including stannous, potassium +/- stannous, and arginine result in significant short ( 2-weeks) and long term inprovements. However the studies were hetrogeneous and only 4 were at low risk of bias.
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This review to estimate the prevalence of periodontitis between 2011 and 2020 from epidemiological data included 55 studies. From 32 studies with confident case definition an estimate of periodontitis prevalence = 61.6% (95%CI; 55.1% to 67.9%) and a estimate of severe periodontitis = 23.6% (95%CI;17.6% to 30.1%).
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This review of canine retraction after maxillary first premolar extraction in adolescent and adult orthodontic patients using fixed appliances included 50 RCTs. However only a small number of studies contributed to the estimate of 4.98 months (95%CI; 2.92 to 12.88 months) to complete canine retraction.
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This review of the clinical performance and complications of single crowns retained by the locking taper system included 12 studies. The findings indicate that the locking taper system had similar performance to the conventional Morse taper system although none of teh studies included direct comparisons.
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This review of adjunctive systemic or local antimicrobials as an adjunct to surgical treatment of peri-implantitis included 4 RCTs. The included studies only included a total of 200 pateints and were all considered to be at high risk of bias. The studies antimicrobial and treatment protocols also showed marked variation. Consequently, there is little evidence available on the effectiveness of local or systemic antimicrobials as adjuncts to surgical treatment of peri-implantitis
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In her debut blog, Francesca Zecchinato explores a recent systematic review which finds that physical activity may help address anxiety symptoms in children and young people, but more research is needed to confirm it is a safe and effective treatment for anxiety disorders.
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In hwer first blog for the Dental Elf Aljeeta Kadam looks at a review aiming to evaluate and compare different alveolar ridge preservation techniques.
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In this blog Thibault Collloc looks at a review of is the effectiveness of instrumentation and irrigation with NaOCl and EDTA compared to any other root canal irrigant. The review was one of a number undertaken to inform guidelines for the European Society of Endodontics.
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In this blog Rebecca Manson considers a systematic review assessing whether the use of animal-assisted therapy helps reduce anxiety during dental care in children and adolescents.
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Theofanis Kyriacou & Andie Ashdown consider a systematic review of risk and protective factors for trauma transmission among trauma-affected refugees and their non-exposed children.
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