Evidence Gaps Analysis

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CD004484
Current Version: CD004484.PUB2
Current Evidence Gaps 4 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
Adults requiring posterior tooth restoration Conditioning and sealing Calcium hydroxide lining Pulp breakdown No Evidence Yet N/A
Adults with carious lesions Cavitec Life and Dycal Tooth sensitivity No Evidence Yet N/A
Adults with pulpal exposures KNO3/DMI/PCa cement KNO3/PCa and PCa alone Clinical symptoms/pulp failure No Evidence Yet N/A
Adults with vital pulp exposures Ledermix/glycerrhetinic acid/antibiotic Zinc oxide eugenol/calcium hydroxide Pulp success rate No Evidence Yet N/A
CD004485
Current Version: CD004485.PUB4 | 2 older versions
Current Evidence Gaps 7 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Glass ionomer cement Glass phosphonate Band failure No Evidence Yet N/A
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Glass ionomer cement Zinc phosphate cement Band failure rate at 12 months No Evidence Yet N/A
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Glass ionomer cement Light-cured polyacid-modified composite resin Band failure at 12 months No Evidence Yet N/A
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Glass ionomer cement (Ketac-Cem) Light-cured compomer (Band-Lok) Band failure No Evidence Yet N/A
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Light-cured compomer (Band-Lok) Glass ionomer cement (Ketac-Cem) Band failure No Evidence Yet N/A
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Light-cured polyacid-modified composite resin Glass ionomer cement Band failure at 12 months No Evidence Yet N/A
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Zinc phosphate cement Glass ionomer cement Band failure rate at 12 months No Evidence Yet N/A
Previous Versions
CD004485.PUB3
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Orthodontic patients Compomer Glass ionomer cement Band failure No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients Glass ionomer cement Compomer Band failure No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients Glass ionomer cement Zinc phosphate cement Mean survival time (days) No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients Glass ionomer cement Polyacid-modified composite resin Band failure at 12 months No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients Glass ionomer cement Zinc phosphate cement Band failure rate at 12 months No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients Polyacid-modified composite resin Glass ionomer cement Band failure at 12 months No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients Zinc phosphate cement Glass ionomer cement Band failure rate at 12 months No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients Zinc phosphate cement Glass ionomer cement Mean survival time (days) No Evidence Yet -
CD004485.PUB2
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Glass ionomer cement Zinc phosphate cement Mean survival time (days) No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Glass ionomer cement Light-cured polyacid-modified composite resin Band failure at 12 months No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Glass ionomer cement Zinc phosphate cement Band failure rate at 12 months No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Glass ionomer cement (Ketac-Cem) Light-cured compomer (Band-Lok) Band failure No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Light-cured compomer (Band-Lok) Glass ionomer cement (Ketac-Cem) Band failure No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Light-cured polyacid-modified composite resin Glass ionomer cement Band failure at 12 months No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Zinc phosphate cement Glass ionomer cement Band failure rate at 12 months No Evidence Yet -
Orthodontic patients requiring fixed appliances Zinc phosphate cement Glass ionomer cement Mean survival time (days) No Evidence Yet -
CD004486
Current Version: CD004486.PUB3 | 1 older version
Current Evidence Gaps 1 gap
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
Individuals experiencing domestic violence presenting to healthcare settings nan nan nan No Evidence Yet N/A
Previous Versions
CD004486.PUB2
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Domestic violence victims presenting to healthcare settings nan nan Physical assaults No Evidence Yet -
CD004487
Current Version: CD004487.PUB2
Current Evidence Gaps 15 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (<1000mg) Placebo 50% pain relief at 6 hours No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (<1000mg) Placebo Pain intensity difference at 6 hours No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (<1000mg) Placebo 50% pain relief at 4 hours No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (<1000mg) Placebo Adverse events No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (<1000mg) Placebo Pain intensity difference at 4 hours No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (1000mg) Placebo 50% pain relief at 6 hours No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (1000mg) Placebo Adverse events No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (1000mg) Placebo Pain intensity difference at 6 hours No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (1000mg) Placebo Pain intensity difference at 4 hours No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (1000mg) Placebo 50% pain relief at 4 hours No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (all doses) Placebo Pain intensity difference at 4 hours No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (all doses) Placebo Adverse events No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (all doses) Placebo 50% pain relief at 6 hours No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (all doses) Placebo 50% pain relief at 4 hours No Evidence Yet N/A
Dental pain patients Paracetamol (all doses) Placebo Pain intensity difference at 6 hours No Evidence Yet N/A
CD004621
Current Version: CD004621.PUB3 | 1 older version
Current Evidence Gaps 3 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
Children with palatally displaced canines Extraction of primary canine No treatment Successful eruption of permanent canine (Baccetti 2008) No Evidence Yet N/A
Children with palatally displaced canines Extraction of primary canine No treatment Successful eruption of permanent canine (Leonardi 2004) No Evidence Yet N/A
Children with palatally displaced canines Extraction of primary canine No treatment Sagittal displacement of upper first molars No Evidence Yet N/A
Previous Versions
CD004621.PUB2
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Patients with palatally displaced canines Deciduous canine removal alone No treatment Successful eruption of permanent canine No Evidence Yet -
Patients with palatally displaced canines Deciduous canine removal plus headgear No treatment Successful eruption of permanent canine No Evidence Yet -
Patients with palatally displaced canines Deciduous canine removal (with or without headgear) No treatment Successful eruption of permanent canine No Evidence Yet -
CD004622
Current Version: CD004622.PUB4 | 2 older versions
Current Evidence Gaps 12 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
adults with periodontitis FMD control Change in PPD: whole mouth single- and multi-rooted teeth Low Not specified
adults with periodontitis FMD control Change in CAL: whole mouth single- and multi-rooted teeth Low Not specified
adults with periodontitis FMS control Change in CAL: whole mouth single- and multi-rooted teeth Low Not specified
adults with periodontitis FMS control Change in PPD: whole mouth single- and multi-rooted teeth Low Not specified
adults with periodontitis FMS FMD Change in CAL: whole mouth single- and multi-rooted teeth Low Not specified
adults with periodontitis FMS FMD Change in PPD: whole mouth single- and multi-rooted teeth Low Not specified
adults with periodontitis FMD control Tooth loss No Evidence Yet N/A
adults with periodontitis FMS FMD Tooth loss No Evidence Yet N/A
adults with periodontitis FMS control Tooth loss No Evidence Yet N/A
adults with periodontitis FMD control Change in BOP: whole mouth single- and multi-rooted teeth Very Low Not specified
adults with periodontitis FMS FMD Change in BOP: whole mouth single- and multi-rooted teeth Very Low Not specified
adults with periodontitis FMS control Change in BOP: whole mouth single- and multi-rooted teeth Very Low Not specified
Previous Versions
CD004622.PUB3
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Adults with chronic periodontitis FMD Control Change in PPD; single- and multi-rooted teeth - Whole mouth Low -
Adults with chronic periodontitis FMD Control Change in CAL; single- and multi-rooted teeth - Whole mouth Low -
Adults with chronic periodontitis FMD Control Change in BOP; single- and multi-rooted teeth - Whole mouth Low -
Adults with chronic periodontitis FMS FMD Change in CAL; single- and multi-rooted teeth - Whole mouth Low -
Adults with chronic periodontitis FMS Control Change in BOP; single- and multi-rooted teeth - Whole mouth Low -
Adults with chronic periodontitis FMS Control Change in CAL; single- and multi-rooted teeth - Whole mouth Low -
Adults with chronic periodontitis FMS Control Change in PPD; single- and multi-rooted teeth - Whole mouth Low -
Adults with chronic periodontitis FMS FMD Change in PPD; single- and multi-rooted teeth - Whole mouth Low -
Adults with chronic periodontitis FMS FMD Change in BOP; single- and multi-rooted teeth - Whole mouth Low -
Adults with chronic periodontitis FMD Control Tooth loss No Evidence Yet -
Adults with chronic periodontitis FMS FMD Tooth loss No Evidence Yet -
Adults with chronic periodontitis FMS Control Tooth loss No Evidence Yet -
CD004622.PUB2
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Patients with deep pockets (>6mm) Full-mouth scaling Control Probing pocket depth No Evidence Yet -
Patients with deep pockets in multirooted teeth Full-mouth scaling Full-mouth disinfection Clinical attachment level No Evidence Yet -
Patients with deep pockets in multirooted teeth Full-mouth scaling Control Probing pocket depth No Evidence Yet -
Patients with deep pockets in single rooted teeth Full-mouth disinfection Control Probing pocket depth No Evidence Yet -
Patients with deep pockets in single rooted teeth Full-mouth scaling Full-mouth disinfection Bleeding on probing No Evidence Yet -
Patients with deep pockets in single rooted teeth Full-mouth scaling Control Probing pocket depth No Evidence Yet -
Patients with moderate pockets Full-mouth disinfection Control Clinical attachment level No Evidence Yet -
Patients with moderate pockets (5-6mm) Full-mouth scaling Control Probing pocket depth No Evidence Yet -
Patients with moderate pockets in multirooted teeth Full-mouth scaling Control Probing pocket depth No Evidence Yet -
Patients with moderate pockets in single rooted teeth Full-mouth disinfection Control Probing pocket depth No Evidence Yet -
Patients with moderate pockets in single rooted teeth Full-mouth scaling Control Probing pocket depth No Evidence Yet -
CD004623
Current Version: CD004623.PUB2
Current Evidence Gaps 2 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
Endodontically treated premolars Fiber posts with direct composite Fiber posts with full-coverage metal-ceramic crowns Post dislodgement No Evidence Yet N/A
Endodontically treated teeth Composipost system (fiber-reinforced) Cast post and core system Root fracture/failure No Evidence Yet N/A
CD004624
Current Version: CD004624.PUB2
Current Evidence Gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
Patients with pain after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth Combined (ibuprofen and paracetamol) Single drugs Number of patients not using rescue medication at 8 hours High None
Patients with pain after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth Ibuprofen 400 mg Paracetamol 1000 mg Number of patients not using rescue medication at 6 hours High None
Patients with pain after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth Ibuprofen 400 mg Paracetamol 1000 mg Proportion of patients with > 50% maximum pain relief (TOTPAR) over 6 hours High None
Patients with pain after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth Ibuprofen 400 mg Paracetamol 1000 mg Proportion of patients with > 50% maximum pain relief (TOTPAR) over 2 hours High None
Patients with pain after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth Combined (ibuprofen and paracetamol) Single drugs Proportion of patients with > 50% maximum pain relief (TOTPAR) over 2 hours Moderate Not specified
Patients with pain after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth Combined (ibuprofen and paracetamol) Single drugs Proportion of patients with > 50% maximum pain relief (TOTPAR) over 6 hours Moderate Not specified
CD004625
Current Version: CD004625.PUB5 | 2 older versions
Current Evidence Gaps 17 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P 12-monthly routine S&P Calculus High None
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P 12-monthly routine S&P Quality of life High None
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P 12-monthly routine S&P Probing depths High None
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P 12-monthly routine S&P Gingivitis High None
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P treatment No scheduled S&P treatment Quality of life High None
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P treatment No scheduled S&P treatment Gingivitis High None
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P treatment No scheduled S&P treatment Calculus High None
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P treatment No scheduled S&P treatment Probing depths High None
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P 12-monthly routine S&P Plaque Low Not specified
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P treatment No scheduled S&P treatment Participant satisfaction Low Not specified
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P treatment No scheduled S&P treatment Plaque Low Not specified
Healthy dentate adults Routine scale and polish by dentist Routine scale and polish by dental care professional Gingivitis No Evidence Yet N/A
Healthy dentate adults Routine scale and polish by dentist Routine scale and polish by dental care professional Plaque No Evidence Yet N/A
Healthy dentate adults Routine scale and polish by dentist Routine scale and polish by dental care professional Probing depth No Evidence Yet N/A
Healthy dentate adults Routine scale and polish by dentist Routine scale and polish by dental care professional Costs (NHS perspective) No Evidence Yet N/A
Healthy dentate adults Routine scale and polish by dentist Routine scale and polish by dental care professional Participant satisfaction No Evidence Yet N/A
Healthy dentate adults Routine scale and polish by dentist Routine scale and polish by dental care professional Quality of life No Evidence Yet N/A
Healthy dentate adults Routine scale and polish by dentist Routine scale and polish by dental care professional Calculus No Evidence Yet N/A
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P 12-monthly routine S&P Mean cost to NHS per participant No Evidence Yet N/A
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P 12-monthly routine S&P Perception of oral cleanliness No Evidence Yet N/A
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P treatment No scheduled S&P treatment Perception of oral cleanliness No Evidence Yet N/A
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P treatment No scheduled S&P treatment Mean cost to NHS per participant No Evidence Yet N/A
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P 12-monthly routine S&P Costs (NHS perspective) Very Low Not specified
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P 12-monthly routine S&P Participant satisfaction Very Low Not specified
Healthy dentate adults without severe periodontitis 6-monthly routine S&P treatment No scheduled S&P treatment Costs (NHS perspective) Very Low Not specified
Previous Versions
CD004625.PUB4
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Healthy dentate adults Routine scale and polish (6-monthly) No treatment Plaque (proportion of index sites with plaque) at 24 months Low -
Healthy dentate adults Routine scale and polish (6-monthly) No treatment Gingivitis (proportion of index sites bleeding) at 24 months Low -
Healthy dentate adults Routine scale and polish (6-monthly) No treatment Calculus (mean depth in mm at index sites) at 24 months Low -
Healthy dentate young adults Routine scale and polish every 6 months with oral hygiene instruction Routine scale and polish every 12 months with oral hygiene instruction Calculus different indices used Low -
Healthy dentate young adults Routine scale and polish every 6 months with oral hygiene instruction Routine scale and polish every 12 months with oral hygiene instruction Plaque different indices used Low -
Healthy dentate young adults Routine scale and polish every 6 months with oral hygiene instruction Routine scale and polish every 12 months with oral hygiene instruction Gingivitis different indices used Low -
Healthy dentate young adults Routine scale and polish with oral hygiene instruction Routine scale and polish without oral hygiene instruction Gingivitis (mean on 0-3 scale) at 24 months Low -
Healthy dentate young adults Routine scale and polish with oral hygiene instruction Routine scale and polish without oral hygiene instruction Calculus (mean on 0-3 scale) at 24 months Low -
Healthy dentate young adults Routine scale and polish with oral hygiene instruction Routine scale and polish without oral hygiene instruction Plaque (mean on 0-3 scale) at 24 months Low -
Healthy dentate adults Routine scale and polish by dental professional Routine scale and polish by dentist Gingivitis No Evidence Yet -
Healthy dentate adults Routine scale and polish by dental professional Routine scale and polish by dentist Calculus No Evidence Yet -
Healthy dentate adults Routine scale and polish by dental professional Routine scale and polish by dentist Plaque No Evidence Yet -
CD004625.PUB2
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Dental patients 12-month scale and polish with OHI 12-month scale and polish without OHI Gingivitis No Evidence Yet -
Dental patients 12-month scale and polish with OHI 12-month scale and polish without OHI Plaque No Evidence Yet -
Dental patients 3-month scale and polish with OHI 3-month scale and polish without OHI Plaque No Evidence Yet -
Dental patients with gingivitis Scale and polish with OHI at 6 months Scale and polish with OHI at 22 months Gingivitis No Evidence Yet -
Dental patients with gingivitis Scale and polish with OHI at 6 months Scale and polish with OHI at 22 months Calculus No Evidence Yet -
Dental patients with gingivitis Scale and polish without OHI at 6 months Scale and polish without OHI at 22 months Gingivitis No Evidence Yet -
Dental patients with gingivitis Scale and polish without OHI at 6 months Scale and polish without OHI at 22 months Calculus No Evidence Yet -
Periodontal maintenance patients 2-week scale and polish 12-month scale and polish Plaque at 24 months No Evidence Yet -
Periodontal maintenance patients 2-week scale and polish 6-month scale and polish Pocket depth at 24 months No Evidence Yet -
Periodontal maintenance patients 2-week scale and polish 12-month scale and polish Pocket depth at 24 months No Evidence Yet -
Periodontal maintenance patients 2-week scale and polish 6-month scale and polish Plaque at 24 months No Evidence Yet -
Periodontal maintenance patients 2-week scale and polish 6-month scale and polish Gingivitis at 24 months No Evidence Yet -
Periodontal maintenance patients 2-week scale and polish 12-month scale and polish Gingivitis at 24 months No Evidence Yet -
CD004714
Current Version: CD004714.PUB4 | 2 older versions
Current Evidence Gaps 1 gap
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
people with diabetes mellitus and periodontitis periodontal treatment no active treatment/usual care HbA1c (3 to 4 months follow-up) Moderate Not specified
people with diabetes mellitus and periodontitis periodontal treatment no active treatment/usual care Adverse effects No Evidence Yet N/A
Previous Versions
CD004714.PUB3
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Patients with diabetes mellitus Periodontal therapy Usual care/no active treatment HbA1c (3-4 months follow-up) Low -
Patients with diabetes mellitus Periodontal therapy Alternative periodontal therapy Adverse effects No Evidence Yet -
Patients with diabetes mellitus Periodontal therapy Usual care/no active treatment Adverse effects No Evidence Yet -
Patients with diabetes mellitus SRP plus antimicrobial SRP HbA1c (3-4 months follow-up) Very Low -
CD004714.PUB2
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
patients with glycaemic control in people with diabetes scaling, root planing and oral hygiene (+/‐ adjunctive antibiotics) no treatment/usual treatment BOP after 3/4 months Low -
patients with glycaemic control in people with diabetes scaling, root planing and oral hygiene (+/‐ adjunctive antibiotics) no treatment/usual treatment PD after 3/4 months Low -
patients with glycaemic control in people with diabetes scaling, root planing and oral hygiene (+/‐ adjunctive antibiotics) no treatment/usual treatment CAL after 3/4 months Low -
patients with glycaemic control in people with diabetes scaling, root planing and oral hygiene (+/‐ adjunctive antibiotics) no treatment/usual treatment HbA1c after 3/4 months Low -
CD004715
Current Version: CD004715.PUB2
Current Evidence Gaps 24 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
TMD patients Capsaicin Placebo Maximum pain No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Capsaicin Placebo Pain on daily activity No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Capsaicin Placebo Pain intensity No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Celecoxib Placebo Pain reduction No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Clonazepam Placebo Left masseter muscle pain No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Clonazepam Placebo Right masseter muscle pain No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Clonazepam Placebo Left TMJ pain No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Clonazepam Placebo Right TMJ pain No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Cyclobenzaprine Placebo Jaw pain No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Diazepam Placebo Pain reduction No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Diclofenac sodium Placebo Pain on palpation No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Diclofenac sodium Placebo Daily pain No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Diclofenac sodium Placebo Severe symptoms No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Diclofenac sodium Placebo Pain at rest No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Gabapentin Placebo Tender muscle sites No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Gabapentin Placebo Spontaneous TMJ pain No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Gabapentin Placebo Global function No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Glucosamine/chondroitin Placebo TMJ pain on palpation No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Glucosamine/chondroitin Placebo Total pain No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Glucosamine/chondroitin Placebo Pain intensity No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Methyl salicylate Placebo Spontaneous TMJ pain No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Methyl salicylate Placebo Spontaneous masseter muscle pain No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Naproxen Placebo Pain reduction No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Piroxicam Placebo Pain reduction No Evidence Yet N/A
CD004941
Current Version: CD004941.PUB2
Current Evidence Gaps 2 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
Edentulous patients Lingualised occlusion dentures Zero-degree occlusion dentures Number of adjustments required No Evidence Yet N/A
Edentulous patients Lingualised occlusion dentures Zero-degree occlusion dentures Patient preference No Evidence Yet N/A
CD004968
Current Version: CD004968.PUB2
Current Evidence Gaps 4 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
Periodontal patients Occlusal adjustment + non-surgical therapy No occlusal adjustment + non-surgical therapy Clinical attachment level No Evidence Yet N/A
Periodontal patients Occlusal adjustment + non-surgical therapy No occlusal adjustment + non-surgical therapy Pocket depth No Evidence Yet N/A
Periodontal patients Occlusal adjustment + surgical therapy No occlusal adjustment + surgical therapy Pocket depth No Evidence Yet N/A
Periodontal patients Occlusal adjustment + surgical therapy No occlusal adjustment + surgical therapy Clinical attachment level No Evidence Yet N/A
CD004969
Current Version: CD004969.PUB5 | 3 older versions
Current Evidence Gaps 5 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
patients with irreversible pulpitis antibiotics placebo Total number of ibuprofen tablets Low Not specified
patients with irreversible pulpitis antibiotics placebo Total number of paracetamol (acetaminophen) + codeine tablets Low Not specified
patients with irreversible pulpitis antibiotics placebo Patient-reported pain intensity (SPID and SPPID) Low Not specified
patients with irreversible pulpitis antibiotics placebo Patient-reported pain relief No Evidence Yet N/A
patients with irreversible pulpitis antibiotics placebo Number of adverse events No Evidence Yet N/A
Previous Versions
CD004969.PUB4
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Patients with irreversible pulpitis Antibiotics Placebo Patient-reported pain intensity (sum of pain intensity difference (SPID) and sum of pain percussion intensity difference (SPPID)) Low -
Patients with irreversible pulpitis Antibiotics Placebo Total number of paracetamol (acetaminophen) + codeine tablets Low -
Patients with irreversible pulpitis Antibiotics Placebo Total number of ibuprofen tablets Low -
Patients with irreversible pulpitis Antibiotics Placebo Patient-reported pain relief No Evidence Yet -
Patients with irreversible pulpitis Antibiotics Placebo Number of adverse events No Evidence Yet -
CD004969.PUB3
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Patients with irreversible pulpitis Antibiotics Placebo Total number of paracetamol (acetaminophen) + codeine tablets Low -
Patients with irreversible pulpitis Antibiotics Placebo Total number of ibuprofen tablets Low -
Patients with irreversible pulpitis Antibiotics Placebo Patient-reported pain intensity (sum of pain intensity difference (SPID) and sum of pain percussion intensity difference (SPPID)) Low -
Patients with irreversible pulpitis Antibiotics Placebo Patient-reported pain relief No Evidence Yet -
Patients with irreversible pulpitis Antibiotics Placebo Number of adverse events No Evidence Yet -
CD004969.PUB2
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Adults with irreversible pulpitis Penicillin + analgesics Placebo + analgesics Sum percussion pain intensity difference No Evidence Yet -
Adults with irreversible pulpitis Penicillin + analgesics Placebo + analgesics Mean total Tylenol tablets No Evidence Yet -
Adults with irreversible pulpitis Penicillin + analgesics Placebo + analgesics Mean total ibuprofen tablets No Evidence Yet -
Adults with irreversible pulpitis Penicillin + analgesics Placebo + analgesics Sum pain intensity difference No Evidence Yet -
CD004970
Current Version: CD004970.PUB5 | 4 older versions
Current Evidence Gaps 10 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
Patients with peri-implantitis Bio-Oss bone graft Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite Probing pocket depth changes at 4 years No Evidence Yet N/A
Patients with peri-implantitis Bio-Oss bone graft Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite Probing attachment level changes at 4 years No Evidence Yet N/A
Patients with peri-implantitis Er:YAG laser Manual debridement + chlorhexidine Recurrence of peri-implantitis No Evidence Yet N/A
Patients with peri-implantitis Er:YAG laser Manual debridement before augmentation Probing attachment level changes No Evidence Yet N/A
Patients with peri-implantitis Er:YAG laser Air-abrasive device Marginal bone level changes No Evidence Yet N/A
Patients with peri-implantitis Er:YAG laser Air-abrasive device Probing pocket depth changes No Evidence Yet N/A
Patients with peri-implantitis Implant surface smoothening No smoothening Implant failure No Evidence Yet N/A
Patients with peri-implantitis Local doxycycline Manual debridement + chlorhexidine Probing pocket depth changes No Evidence Yet N/A
Patients with peri-implantitis Local doxycycline Manual debridement + chlorhexidine Probing attachment level changes No Evidence Yet N/A
Patients with peri-implantitis Local metronidazole gel Ultrasonic debridement Probing pocket depth changes No Evidence Yet N/A
Previous Versions
CD004970.PUB4
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Patients with peri-implantitis Bio-Oss + resorbable membrane Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite Probing attachment level changes at 4 years No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Bio-Oss + resorbable membrane Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite Probing pocket depth changes at 4 years No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Doxycycline gel + manual debridement Manual debridement alone Probing pocket depth changes No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Doxycycline gel + manual debridement Manual debridement alone Probing attachment level changes No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Er:YAG laser Manual debridement + chlorhexidine Recurrence of peri-implantitis No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Implant surface modification No modification Implant failure No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Metronidazole gel Ultrasonic debridement Probing pocket depth changes No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Vector system mechanical debridement Manual debridement Probing pocket depth changes No Evidence Yet -
CD004970.PUB3
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Patients with peri-implantitis Doxycycline gel + manual debridement Manual debridement alone Probing attachment level changes No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Doxycycline gel + manual debridement Manual debridement alone Probing pocket depth changes No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Er:YAG laser Manual debridement + chlorhexidine Complications No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Metronidazole gel Ultrasonic debridement Probing pocket depth changes No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite Bio-Oss + resorbable barrier Probing attachment level changes No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite Bio-Oss + resorbable barrier Probing pocket depth changes No Evidence Yet -
CD004970.PUB2
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Patients with peri-implantitis Doxycycline gel + manual debridement Manual debridement alone Probing attachment levels No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Doxycycline gel + manual debridement Manual debridement alone Probing pocket depth No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Er:YAG laser Manual debridement + chlorhexidine Probing attachment levels No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Er:YAG laser Manual debridement + chlorhexidine Probing pocket depth No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Er:YAG laser Manual debridement + chlorhexidine Gingival recession No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Implant surface modification + antibiotics No modification + antibiotics Implant failure No Evidence Yet -
Patients with peri-implantitis Metronidazole gel Ultrasonic debridement Probing pocket depth No Evidence Yet -
CD004970
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Patients with dental implants and peri-implantitis Metronidazole gel 25% Ultrasonic debridement Side effects No Evidence Yet -
Patients with dental implants and peri-implantitis Metronidazole gel 25% Ultrasonic debridement Probing pocket depth No Evidence Yet -
CD004971
Current Version: CD004971.PUB2
Current Evidence Gaps 10 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
Adults Multidimensional powered toothbrush Rotation oscillation powered toothbrush Plaque (1-3 months) No Evidence Yet N/A
Adults Multidimensional powered toothbrush Rotation oscillation powered toothbrush Gingivitis (1-3 months) No Evidence Yet N/A
Adults Rotation oscillation powered toothbrush Circular powered toothbrush Gingivitis (1-3 months) No Evidence Yet N/A
Adults Rotation oscillation powered toothbrush Circular powered toothbrush Plaque (1-3 months) No Evidence Yet N/A
Adults Side to side powered toothbrush Rotation oscillation powered toothbrush Plaque (1-3 months) No Evidence Yet N/A
Adults Side to side powered toothbrush Counter oscillation powered toothbrush Gingivitis (1-3 months) No Evidence Yet N/A
Adults Side to side powered toothbrush Counter oscillation powered toothbrush Plaque (1-3 months) No Evidence Yet N/A
Adults Side to side powered toothbrush Circular powered toothbrush Gingivitis (1-3 months) No Evidence Yet N/A
Adults Side to side powered toothbrush Circular powered toothbrush Plaque (1-3 months) No Evidence Yet N/A
Adults Side to side powered toothbrush Rotation oscillation powered toothbrush Gingivitis (1-3 months) No Evidence Yet N/A
CD004973
Current Version: CD004973.PUB2
Current Evidence Gaps 4 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
TMD patients Arthrocentesis Arthroscopy Maximum incisal opening No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Arthrocentesis Arthroscopy Overall success rate No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Arthrocentesis Arthroscopy Pain improvement rate No Evidence Yet N/A
TMD patients Arthrocentesis Arthroscopy Pain scores at 24 months No Evidence Yet N/A
CD005097
Current Version: CD005097.PUB2
Current Evidence Gaps 7 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
Male veterans Psychological intervention Control Flossing self-efficacy No Evidence Yet N/A
Male veterans with periodontal disease Cognitive behavioral intervention Control Self-reported brushing frequency No Evidence Yet N/A
Male veterans with periodontal disease Cognitive behavioral intervention Control Plaque index No Evidence Yet N/A
Male veterans with periodontal disease Cognitive behavioral intervention Control Self-reported flossing frequency No Evidence Yet N/A
Patients with periodontal disease Psychological intervention No intervention Gingival bleeding No Evidence Yet N/A
Patients with periodontal disease Psychological intervention No intervention Plaque presence No Evidence Yet N/A
Periodontal patients Operant conditioning intervention Control Plaque scores No Evidence Yet N/A
CD005098
Current Version: CD005098.PUB3 | 1 older version
Current Evidence Gaps 2 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
patients undergoing orthodontic treatment surgical anchorage (mini‐screw or mid‐palatal implant) conventional anchorage Duration of overall treatment (months) Low Not specified
patients undergoing orthodontic treatment surgical anchorage (mini‐screw or mid‐palatal implant) conventional anchorage Mesiodistal movement of the upper first permanent molar Moderate Not specified
patients undergoing orthodontic treatment surgical anchorage (mini‐screw or mid‐palatal implant) conventional anchorage Adverse events No Evidence Yet N/A
Previous Versions
CD005098.PUB2
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Patients with Class II Division 1 malocclusions with absolute anchorage requirement Mid-palatal osseointegrated implants Headgear Mesial movement of maxillary molar (implant group) No Evidence Yet -
Patients with Class II Division 1 malocclusions with absolute anchorage requirement Mid-palatal osseointegrated implants Headgear Difference in mesial movement between groups No Evidence Yet -
Patients with Class II Division 1 malocclusions with absolute anchorage requirement Mid-palatal osseointegrated implants Headgear Mesial movement of maxillary molar (headgear group) No Evidence Yet -
CD005101
Current Version: CD005101.PUB4 | 2 older versions
Current Evidence Gaps 7 gaps
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Downgrade Reason
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Progression of caries lesion through enamel or into dentine No Evidence Yet N/A
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Participant satisfaction No Evidence Yet N/A
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Dental pain due to decay No Evidence Yet N/A
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Increase in DMFS at 2 years compared with baseline Very Low Not specified
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Harms of slow-release fluoride devices Very Low Not specified
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Retention of slow-release fluoride devices Very Low Not specified
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Increase in DMFT at 2 years compared with baseline Very Low Not specified
Previous Versions
CD005101.PUB3
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Dental pain due to decay No Evidence Yet -
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Participant satisfaction No Evidence Yet -
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Progression of caries lesion through enamel or into dentine No Evidence Yet -
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Increase in DMFS at 2 years compared with baseline Very Low -
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Increase in DMFT at 2 years compared with baseline Very Low -
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Harms of slow-release fluoride devices Very Low -
children with high risk of dental decay slow-release fluoride devices control Retention of slow-release fluoride devices Very Low -
CD005101.PUB2
Population Intervention Comparison Outcome Evidence Level Studies
Children (mean age 8.8 years) with DMFT>1 and high S. mutans levels Fluoride-releasing glass beads Placebo glass beads DMFS increment No Evidence Yet -
Children (mean age 8.8 years) with DMFT>1 and high S. mutans levels Fluoride-releasing glass beads Placebo glass beads Salivary fluoride at 2 years (mg/L) No Evidence Yet -
Children (mean age 8.8 years) with DMFT>1 and high S. mutans levels Fluoride-releasing glass beads Placebo glass beads Salivary fluoride at 1 year (mg/L) No Evidence Yet -
Children (mean age 8.8 years) with DMFT>1 and high S. mutans levels Fluoride-releasing glass beads Placebo glass beads DMFT increment No Evidence Yet -
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Summary Statistics
214
Review Series
3688
PICO Questions
Evidence Certainty
High
(%)
Moderate
(%)
Low
(%)
Very Low
(%)
No Evidence Yet
(%)
GRADE Downgrading Reasons
Risk of Bias
985 (85.8%)
Imprecision
895 (78.0%)
Inconsistency
253 (22.0%)
Indirectness
188 (16.4%)
Publication Bias
48 (4.2%)