Follow the links below to find summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for dental health.
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Single versus multiple visits for endodontic treatment of permanent teeth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Root canal treatment or endodontic treatment, is a common procedure in dentistry. The main indications for root canal treatment are irreversible inflammation of the dental pulp (pulpitis) and death of the dental pulp caused by carious processes, tooth c...
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Aug 2007
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Routine scale and polish for periodontal health in adults
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Many dentists and hygienists regularly provide scaling and polishing for patients, even if those patients are considered to be at low risk of developing periodontal (gum) disease. The trials included in this review were judged to be of poor quality. The...
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Aug 2007
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Recall intervals for oral health in primary care patients
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Primary care dental practitioners in many countries have traditionally recommended dental check-ups at 6-monthly intervals for patients. Only one randomised controlled trial satisfied the eligibility criteria for this review. Due to the limited quantit...
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Aug 2007
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Paracetamol for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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The surgical removal of wisdom teeth (third molars) is the most commonly performed surgical procedure undertaken in oral surgery practice. Postoperative complications may include swelling, bruising and limited mouth opening but patients are most often c...
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May 2007
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Surgical versus non-surgical endodontic re-treatment for periradicular lesions
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There is no apparent advantage of using a surgical or non-surgical approach for the re-treatment of periapical lesions in terms of long-term outcome. Though cases treated surgically display a slightly superior healing rate after 1 year follow up, such d...
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May 2007
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Pulp management for caries in adults: maintaining pulp vitality
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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This review set out to address the above by examining appropriate randomised clinical trials. However, it was disappointing to find that there were very few studies which could be included in this review (four). The findings did not indicate that there ...
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Feb 2007
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Root canal posts for the restoration of root filled teeth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Root canal posts are placed in teeth that have lost an extensive amount of tooth structure because of decay, failed fillings (restorations) or tooth fractures. Post and core systems can be metal or non-metal and provide a way to securely anchor the fill...
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Nov 2006
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Staff-led interventions for improving oral hygiene in patients following stroke
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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A clean mouth not only feels good but the practice of oral hygiene (removing dental plaque and traces of food) is a crucial factor in maintaining the health of the mouth, teeth and gums. A clean and healthy mouth will also prevent pain or discomfort and...
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Jun 2006
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Complete or ultraconservative removal of decayed tissue in unfilled teeth
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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A systematic review of the literature revealed four studies comparing complete and minimal (ultraconservative) caries removal. It was found that partial caries removal in symptomless, primary or permanent teeth reduces the risk of pulp exposure. We foun...
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May 2006
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Potassium containing toothpastes for dentine hypersensitivity
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Dentine hypersensitivity is a sharp, sudden pain arising from the teeth when exposed to touch or hot and cold foods. If dental disease is not the cause of the pain, toothpastes containing potassium have been recommended to reduce tooth sensitivity. This...
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May 2006
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Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) supplementation in pregnancy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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B6 is a water-soluble vitamin which helps with the development of the nervous system. B6 is contained in many foods including meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, and bananas. It is thought that B6 may play a role in the prevention of pre-eclampsia and in b...
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Dec 2005
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Fluoridated milk for preventing dental caries
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Tooth decay (dental caries) can cause pain and lead to loss of teeth. Fluoride is a mineral that prevents tooth decay. Fluoride can be used as a public health measure by being added to water supply, salt or milk. Fluoridated milk is often available to c...
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May 2005
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Manual versus powered toothbrushing for oral health
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Removing dental plaque by toothbrushing helps prevent gum inflammation (gingivitis). Toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste prevents tooth decay. ...
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Feb 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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Ozone therapy for the treatment of dental caries
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Tooth decay can be painful, is expensive to treat and can lead to the loss of teeth. It has been suggested that treatment of a decayed tooth with ozone will stop or reverse the decay process. This review of trials found no sound evidence that ozone is c...
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May 2004
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Penicillins for the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in dentistry
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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There is a lack of evidence to support published guidelines in this area. It is not clear whether the potential harms and costs of penicillin administration outweigh any beneficial effect. Ethically practitioners need to discuss the potential benefits a...
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Feb 2004
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