Retrograde root filling: insufficient evidence for best material
The Cochrane review of of materials for retrograde root filling identified 6 RCTs all at high risk of bias. The trials provide insufficient evidence to draw any conclusion as to the benefits of any one...
View ArticlePulp capping carious exposures in adults: calcium hydroxide or MTA?
This small but well conducted RCT compares the effectiveness of MTA and calcium hydroxide for direct pulp capping material in adult molars with carious pulpal exposure finding better performance for...
View ArticleFissure sealants effective in preventing caries in children and adolescents
38 trials were included in this updated Cochrane review of the effect of fissure sealants on occlusal caries. The data show a reduction in caries of between 11-51% at 24months compared to no sealant....
View ArticleAtraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART)
15 RCTs were included in this Cochrane review of Atraumatic Restorative Treatment (ART) comparing with conventional treatment for managing dental caries lesions in the primary and permanent teeth...
View ArticleGlass ionomer cement or composite resin for class II restoration in primary...
This review of composite resin or glass ionomer cement for Class II restorations in primary molars included 10 RCTSs finding similar clinical performance. The post Glass ionomer cement or composite...
View ArticleAdhesives for fixed orthodontic brackets
3 small trials were identified for this Cochrane review of adhesives for fixed orthodontic brackets The post Adhesives for fixed orthodontic brackets appeared first on National Elf Service.
View ArticleMicro-invasive treatments for proximal caries
Seven RCTs were included in this review of of micro-invasive interventions for non-cavitated proximal caries suggesting that resin infiltration is effective in arresting caries progression. The post...
View ArticleCalcium hydroxide as lining for deep caries lesions?
16 low quality RCTs were included in this review of the effect of calcium hydroxide lining on clinical success in treatment of deep carious lesions. 6 RCTs contributed to the meta-analysis suggesting...
View ArticleAtraumatic restorative treatment or conventional treatment for root caries in...
This review of atraumatic restorative treatment or conventional treatment for restoration of root caries lesions in older adults included 3 RCTs providing is insufficient data to clearly rule out...
View ArticleDentine Hypersensitivity: Which agents are most effective?
This review of treatments used to treat dentine hypersensitivity. 254 different agents were tested with all showing some effectiveness in short term. The post Dentine Hypersensitivity: Which agents are...
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