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Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of special dental treatments for children.
Reviewed September 2009
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Dental fillings for the treatment of caries in the primary dentition
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Dental fillings are placed routinely in children who have tooth decay all over the world. It was disappointing to note that so few trials could be included into this review that sought to compare different dental fillings for the same type of outcome. M...
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Feb 2009
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Cognitive-behavioral treatment for antisocial behavior in youth in residential treatment
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Results of twelve studies, five RCTs and seven non-RCTs including a control group, conducted in the USA, Canada and Great Britain suggest that Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT) in residential settings is more effective than standard treatment in red...
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Oct 2007
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Tissue adhesives for traumatic lacerations in children and adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Cuts (lacerations) often need to be closed to ensure proper healing, and prevent infection or unattractive scarring. Wounds may be closed with stitches (sutures), staples, tapes or glue (tissue adhesive). The review found that glue is an excellent subst...
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Oct 2007
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Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Prominent upper front teeth are an important and potentially harmful type of orthodontic problem. This condition develops when the child's permanent teeth erupt and children are often referred to an orthodontist for treatment with dental braces to reduc...
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May 2007
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Orthodontic and orthopaedic treatment for anterior open bite in children
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Interventions were able to correct anterior open bite but this was based on data from two studies that have problems in their quality.Open bite is characterised by a lack of vertical overlap of the upper and lower incisors. This problem has several poss...
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Feb 2007
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Preformed metal crowns for decayed primary molar teeth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Management of decay in primary molar teeth conventionally involves removal of decayed tooth and placement of a preformed metal crown (also known as a stainless steel crown) to completely cover the tooth or placement of a filling (a soft material which i...
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Nov 2006
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Sedation of anxious children undergoing dental treatment
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Fear of the dentist or behaviour management problems can result in a child's tooth decay going untreated. Behavioural techniques play an important role in managing anxiety, however, some children still find it difficult to tolerate dental treatment and ...
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Nov 2005
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Interventions for treating asymptomatic impacted wisdom teeth in adolescents and adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Wisdom teeth, or third molars, generally erupt into the mouth between the ages of 17 to 24 years. However, more than other teeth, wisdom teeth often fail to erupt or erupt only partially. An impacted wisdom tooth is called asymptomatic if the patient do...
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Feb 2005
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Fluoride mouthrinses for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Regular supervised use of fluoride mouthrinses by children would reduce their tooth decay, even if they drink fluoridated water and use fluoridated toothpaste.Fluoride is a mineral that prevents tooth decay (dental caries). Since widespread use of fluor...
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May 2003
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Pulp treatment for extensive decay in primary teeth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Not enough evidence exists to show the effectiveness of pulp treatments for children with dental decay that has reached the tooth's nerve.When tooth decay reaches the nerve (pulp), it can cause pain and swelling. When this happens in a child's primary (...
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Nov 2002
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Fluoride toothpastes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Children who brush their teeth at least once a day with a toothpaste that contains fluoride will have less tooth decay.Tooth decay (dental caries) is painful, expensive to treat and can sometimes lead to serious damage to teeth. Fluoride is a mineral th...
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Sep 2002
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Fluoride varnishes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Fluoride varnishes applied professionally two to four times a year would substantially reduce tooth decay in children.Fluoride is a mineral that prevents tooth decay (dental caries). Since widespread use of fluoride toothpastes and water fluoridation, t...
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Nov 2001
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Fluoride gels for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Fluoride is a mineral that prevents tooth decay (dental caries). Since widespread use of fluoride toothpastes and water fluoridation, the value of additional fluoride has been questioned. Fluoride gels can be professionally or self-applied under supervi...
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Sep 2001
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