This review of treatments used to treat dentine hypersensitivity. 254 different agents were tested with all showing some effectiveness in short term.
[read the full story...]Dentine Hypersensitivity: Which agents are most effective?
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Desensitising toothpastes for dentine hypersensitivity a network meta-analysis
This network meta-analysis comparing the effect of different desensitising toothpastes on dentine hypersensitivity included 30 RCTs. The findings suggest that toothpastes containing nano-hydroxyapatite or arginine may be the most effective. However additional larger studies are required.
[read the full story...]Anti-plaque agents in toothpaste: Are they helpful in managing gingivitis?
This review of the efficacy of different anti-plaque chemical agents in managing gingivitis included 32 RCTS of toothpastes and 19 of mouthrinses suggested greater benefits with some agents.
[read the full story...]Carious lesions: guidelines for non-restorative treatments.
This evidence-based clinical practice guideline on the non-restorative treatments for carious lesions in primary and permanent teeth from the American Dental Association provides 11 recommendations.
[read the full story...]Dentine hypersensitivity: Effectiveness of desensitising toothpastes
This review evaluating the effectiveness of desensitising toothpastes included 53 RCTs. Most agents with the exception of those containing strontium or amorphous calcium phosphate were effective in relieving dentine hypersensitivity compared with negative controls.
[read the full story...]Antiseptic oral sprays: Do they improve oral health?
20 RCTs involving a total of 720 patients were included in this review of antiseptic oral sprays in the control of dental plaque and gingivitis. The findings suggest then can reduce plaque levels in the short term.
[read the full story...]Anti-plaque agents: do they help reduce plaque levels?
63 RCTs contributed to this network meta-analysis of the effectiveness of anti-plaque agents. Results suggested that toothpastes containing triclosan-copolymer or chlorhexidine and mouthrinses containing essential oils or chlorhexidine had the most effect on plaque indicies at 6 months.
[read the full story...]Dentine hypersensitivity: most desensitising toothpastes provided benefit finds review
31 RCTs were identified for this review of desensitising toothpastes for dentine hypersensitivity. A wide range of agents were tested and most were found to be effective although the number of trials available for each agent was relatively small range from 3-8 studies.
[read the full story...]Review found little short-term differences in gingival condition between triclosan-containing and stannous fluoride toothpastes
While there have been reductions in caries prevalence in many countries ,levels of gingivitis remain high. Toothpastes aid tooth cleaning and provide a useful delivery agent for plaque control agents. The aim of this review was to compare the effectiveness of stannous fluoride (SnF) toothpastes with triclosan-containing (Tcs) toothpastes in improving gingival inflammation and plaque [read the full story…]