Pit and fissure sealants for preventing dental decay in permanent teeth
A Ahovuo‐Saloranta, H Forss, T Walsh… - Cochrane database …, 2017 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Dental sealants were introduced in the 1960s to help prevent dental caries,
mainly in the pits and fissures of occlusal tooth surfaces. Sealants act to prevent bacteria …
mainly in the pits and fissures of occlusal tooth surfaces. Sealants act to prevent bacteria …
Nonrestorative treatments for caries: systematic review and network meta-analysis
The goal of nonrestorative or non-and microinvasive caries treatment (fluoride-and
nonfluoride-based interventions) is to manage the caries disease process at a lesion level …
nonfluoride-based interventions) is to manage the caries disease process at a lesion level …
Evidence-based clinical practice guideline on nonrestorative treatments for carious lesions: A report from the American Dental Association
Background An expert panel convened by the American Dental Association Council on
Scientific Affairs and the Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry conducted a systematic review …
Scientific Affairs and the Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry conducted a systematic review …
Operative caries management in adults and children
D Ricketts, T Lamont, NPT Innes… - … of systematic reviews, 2013 - cochranelibrary.com
Background The management of dental caries has traditionally involved removal of all soft
demineralised dentine before a filling is placed. However, the benefits of complete caries …
demineralised dentine before a filling is placed. However, the benefits of complete caries …
Pit and fissure sealants versus fluoride varnishes for preventing dental decay in the permanent teeth of children and adolescents
W Kashbour, P Gupta… - Cochrane Database …, 2020 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Most of the detected increment in dental caries among children above the age
of six years and adolescents is confined to occlusal surfaces of posterior permanent molars …
of six years and adolescents is confined to occlusal surfaces of posterior permanent molars …
The effectiveness of sealants in managing caries lesions
SO Griffin, E Oong, W Kohn… - Journal of dental …, 2008 - journals.sagepub.com
A barrier to providing sealants is concern about inadvertently sealing over caries. This meta-
analysis examined the effectiveness of sealants in preventing caries progression. We …
analysis examined the effectiveness of sealants in preventing caries progression. We …
Caries management pathways preserve dental tissues and promote oral health
In M ay 2012, cariologists, dentists, representatives of dental organizations, manufacturers,
and third party payers from several countries, met in P hiladelphia, P ennsylvania, to define …
and third party payers from several countries, met in P hiladelphia, P ennsylvania, to define …
Fluoride varnishes for preventing occlusal dental caries: A review
Dental caries are most likely to occur on occlusal surfaces from the early eruptive stages of
the tooth. In children, about 80% to 90% of dental caries are occlusal caries. Different …
the tooth. In children, about 80% to 90% of dental caries are occlusal caries. Different …
Complete or ultraconservative removal of decayed tissue in unfilled teeth
D Ricketts, E Kidd, NPT Innes… - Cochrane Database of …, 2006 - cochranelibrary.com
Background The treatment of deep dental decay has traditionally involved removal of all the
soft demineralised dentine before a filling is placed. However this has been challenged in …
soft demineralised dentine before a filling is placed. However this has been challenged in …
Managing early childhood caries with atraumatic restorative treatment and topical silver and fluoride agents
Early childhood caries (ECC) is a significant global health problem affecting millions of
preschool children worldwide. In general, preschool children from families with 20% of the …
preschool children worldwide. In general, preschool children from families with 20% of the …