Cochrane Oral Health Group Reviews
 Issue 2, 2009
This section will guide you through the current status on the systematic reviews undertaken by the Cochrane Oral Health Group. Here you can view a list of:
- Published reviews & review updates - reviews published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) in The Cochrane Library
- Reviews in the refereeing process - reviews currently undergoing editorial scrutiny by the editors of the Group and external referees
- Published protocols - protocols published in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR) in The Cochrane Library. Cochrane Protocols are the introduction, objectives, materials and methods for reviews currently being prepared
- Protocols in the refereeing process - protocols currently undergoing editorial scrutiny by the editors of the Group and external referees
- Registered titles - titles for future reviews that have been agreed upon by the Editorial Team and registered with The Cochrane Collaboration
The full text of these reviews and protocols is available in:
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Abstracts of these reviews are also available in:
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| PUBLISHED REVIEWS |
Title (click for abstract and plain language summary) |
Review authors |
| Acyclovir for treating primary herpetic gingivostomatitis |
M Nasser, Z Fedorowicz, MH Khoshnevisan, M Shahiri Tabarestani |
| Adhesives for fixed orthodontic bands [Updated Issue 2, 2007] |
DT Millett, AM Glenny, CR Mattick, J Hickman, NA Mandall |
| Adhesives for fixed orthodontic brackets |
NA Mandall, J Hickman, TV Macfarlane, CR Mattick, DT Millett, HV Worthington |
| Antibiotics for the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in dentistry [Updated Issue 4, 2008] |
R Oliver, GJ Roberts, L Hooper, H Worthington |
| Antibiotic use for irreversible pulpitis |
J Keenan, AG Farman, Z Fedorowicz, JT Newton |
| Ceramic inlays for restoring posterior teeth |
M Hayashi, CA Yeung |
| Combinations of topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels, varnishes) versus single topical fluoride for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents |
VCC Marinho, J Higgins, A Sheiham, S Logan |
| Complete or ultraconservative removal of decayed tissue in unfilled teeth |
DNJ Ricketts, EAM Kidd, N Innes, J Clarkson |
Dental fillings for the treatment of caries in the primary dentition  |
V Yengopal, SY Harneker, N Patel, N Siegfried |
| Direct versus indirect veneer restorations for intrinsic dental stains |
J Wakiaga, P Brunton, N Silikas, AM Glenny |
| Domestic violence screening and intervention programmes for adults with dental or facial injury [Updated Issue 2, 2006] |
P Coulthard, S Yong, L Adamson, A Warburton, HV Worthington, M Esposito |
| Enamel matrix derivative (Emdogain®) for periodontal tissue regeneration in intrabony defects [Updated Issue 4, 2005] |
M Esposito, MG Grusovin, P Coulthard, HV Worthington |
| Extraction of primary (baby) teeth for unerupted palatally displaced permanent canine teeth in children |
N Parkin, P Benson, A Shah, B Thind, Z Marshman, G Glenroy, F Dyer |
| Feeding interventions for growth and development in infants with cleft lip, cleft palate or cleft lip and palate |
AM Glenny, L Hooper, WC Shaw, S Reilly, S Kasem, J Reid |
| Fluoridated milk for preventing dental caries |
CA Yeung, JL Hitchings, TV Macfarlane, AG Threlfall, M Tickle, AM Glenny |
| Fluoride gels for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents [Forest plot D(M)FS (no treatment)] [Forest plot D(M)FS (placebo)] [Funnel plot] |
VCC Marinho, J Higgins, S Logan, A Sheiham |
| Fluoride mouthrinses for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents |
VCC Marinho, A Sheiham, S Logan, J Higgins |
| Fluoride toothpastes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents [Forest plots] |
V Marinho, A Sheiham, S Logan, J Higgins |
| Fluoride varnishes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents |
VCC Marinho, J Higgins, S Logan, A Sheiham |
| Fluorides for the prevention of white spots on teeth during fixed brace treatment |
PE Benson, N Parkin, DT Millett, FE Dyer, S Vine, A Shah |
| Full-mouth disinfection for the treatment of adult chronic periodontitis |
J Eberhard, S Jepsen, P-M Jervxe-Storm, I Needleman, HV Worthington |
| Guided tissue regeneration for periodontal infra-bony defects [Updated Issue 2, 2006] |
I Needleman, HV Worthington, E Giedrys-Leeper, RJ Tucker |
| Hand and ultrasonic instrumentation for orthograde root canal treatment of permanent teeth [Updated Issue 4, 2008] |
V Pedrazzi, J Oliveira-Neito, P Sequeira, Z Fedorowicz, M Nasser |
| Home-based chemically-induced whitening of teeth in adults |
H Hasson, A Ismail, G Nevia |
| Hyaluronate for temporomandibular joint disorders |
Z Shi, C Guo, M Awad, C Li, Y Zhang, N Li |
| Interspace/interdental brushes for oral hygiene in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances |
HH Goh |
| Interventions for preventing oral candidiasis for patients with cancer receiving treatment [Updated Issue 1, 2007] |
JE Clarkson, HV Worthington, OB Eden |
| Interventions for preventing oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatment |
HV Worthington, JE Clarkson, OB Eden |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: 1- versus 2-stage implant placement |
M Esposito, MG Grusovin, E Martinis, P Coulthard, HV Worthington |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: antibiotics at dental implant placement to prevent complications [Updated Issue 3, 2008] |
M Esposito, MG Grusovin, M Talati, P Coulthard, R Oliver, H Worthington |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: bone augmentation techniques for dental implant treatment [Updated Issue 3, 2008] |
M Esposito, MG Grusovin, S Kwan, HV Worthington, P Coulthard |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: dental implants in fresh extraction sockets (immediate, immediate-delayed and delayed implants) |
M Esposito, A Koukoulopoulou, P Coulthard, H Worthington |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: dental implants in zygomatic bone for the rehabilitation of the severely deficient edentulous maxilla [Updated Issue 4, 2005] |
M Esposito, H Worthington, P Coulthard |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: denture chewing surface designs in edentulous adults |
F Sutton, AM Glenny, JF McCord |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: different times for loading dental implants [Updated Issue 1, 2009] |
M Esposito, MG Grusovin, M Willings, P Coulthard, HV Worthington |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: different types of dental implants |
M Esposito, L Murray-Curtis, MG Grusovin, P Coulthard, HV Worthington |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: hyperbaric oxygen therapy for irradiated patients who require dental implants [Updated Issue 1, 2008] |
M Esposito, MG Grusovin, S Patel, HV Worthington, P Coulthard |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: maintaining and recovering soft tissue health around dental implants [Updated Issue 1, 2008] |
MG Grusovin, P Coulthard, E Jourabchian, HV Worthington, M Esposito |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: management of soft tissues for dental implants |
M Esposito, MG Grusovin, H Maghaireh, P Coulthard, HV Worthington |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: preprosthetic surgery versus dental implants |
P Coulthard, M Esposito, HV Worthington, A Jokstad |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: treatment of perimplantitis [Updated Issue 2, April 2008] |
M Esposito, MG Grusovin, I Kakisis, P Coulthard, HV Worthington |
| Interventions for the management of oral submucous fibrosis |
Z Fedorowicz, E Chan Shih-Yen, M Dorri, M Nasser, T Newton, L Shi |
| Interventions for the management of submucous cleft palate |
M Nasser, Z Fedorowicz, JT Newton, M Nouri |
| Interventions for the prevention and treatment of herpes simplex virus in patients being treated for cancer |
AM Glenny, LM Fernandez Mauleffinch, S Pavitt, T Walsh |
| Interventions for the treatment of burning mouth syndrome [Updated Issue 1, 2005] |
JM Zakrzewska, H Forssell, AM Glenny |
| Interventions for the treatment of oral and oropharyngeal cancers: surgical treatment |
R Oliver, J Clarkson, D Conway, AM Glenny, M Macluskey, S Pavitt, P Sloan, Expert Panel, H Worthington |
| Interventions for treating asymptomatic impacted wisdom teeth in adolescents and adults |
TG Mettes, MEL Nienhuijs, WJM van der Sanden, EH Verdonschot, AJM Plasschaert |
| Interventions for treating oral candidiasis for patients with cancer receiving treatment [Updated Issue 2, 2007] |
HV Worthington, JE Clarkson, OB Eden |
| Interventions for treating oral leukoplakia [Updated Issue 4, 2006] |
G Lodi, A Sardella, C Bez, F Demarosi, A Carrassi |
| Interventions for treating oral lichen planus |
ES-Y Chan, M Thornhill, J Zakrzewska |
| Interventions for treating oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatment [Updated Issue 2, 2007] |
JE Clarkson, HV Worthington, OB Eden |
| Management of the fractured edentulous atrophic mandible |
M Nasser, Z Fedorowicz, A Ebadifar |
| Manual versus powered toothbrushing for oral health [Updated Issue 2, 2005] |
PG Robinson, SA Deacon, C Deery, M Heanue, AD Walmsley, HV Worthington, WC Shaw |
| Mouthrinses for the treatment of halitosis |
Z Fedorowicz, H Aljufairi, M Nasser, TL Outhouse, V Pedrazzi |
| Occlusal adjustment for treating and preventing temporomandibular joint disorders |
H Koh, PG Robinson |
| Occlusal interventions for periodontitis in adults |
P Weston, I Needleman, D Moles, YA Yaziz |
| Occlusal splints for treating sleep bruxism (tooth grinding) |
CR Macedo, AB Silva, MA Machado, H Saconato, GF Prado |
| One topical fluoride (toothpastes, or mouthrinses, or gels, or varnishes) versus another for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents |
VCC Marinho, JPT Higgins, A Sheiham, S Logan |
| Open versus closed surgical exposure of canine teeth that are displaced in the roof of the mouth |
N Parkin, PE Benson, BS Thind, A Shah |
| Oral appliances and functional orthopaedic appliances for obstructive sleep apnoea in children |
FR Carvalho, DA Lentini-Oliveira, MAC Machado, H Saconato, LBF Prado, GF Prado |
| Orthodontic and orthopaedic treatment for anterior open bite in children |
DA Lentini-Oliveira, FR Carvalho, Q Ye, J Luo, H Saconato, MAC Machado, LBF Prado, GF Prado |
| Orthodontic treatment for deep bite and retroclined upper front teeth in children [Updated Issue 1, 2009] |
DT Millett, SJ Cunningham, KD O'Brien, P Benson, A Williams, CM de Oliveira |
| Orthodontic treatment for posterior crossbites [Updated Issue 1, 2001] |
JE Harrison, D Ashby |
| Orthodontic treatment for prominent upper front teeth in children |
JE Harrison, KD O'Brien, HV Worthington |
| Ozone therapy for the treatment of dental caries |
GD Rickard, R Richardson, T Johnson, D McColl, L Hooper |
| Paracetamol for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth |
K Weil, L Hooper, Z Afzal, M Esposito, HV Worthington, AJ van Wijk, P Coulthard |
| Pit and fissure sealants for preventing dental decay in the permanent teeth of children and adolescents [Updated Issue 4, 2008] |
A Ahovuo-Saloranta, A Hiiri, A Nordblad, M Makela, H Worthington |
| Pit and fissure sealants versus fluoride varnishes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents |
A Hiiri, A Ahovuo-Saloranta, A Nordblad, M Makela |
| Potassium containing toothpastes for dentine hypersensitivity [Updated Issue 3, 2006] |
S Poulsen, M Errboe, Y Lescay Mevil, AM Glenny |
| Preformed metal crowns for decayed primary molar teeth |
NPT Innes, DNJ Ricketts, DJP Evans |
| Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases |
A Renz, M Ide, T Newton, PG Robinson, D Smith |
| Pulp management for caries in adults: maintaining pulp vitality |
H Miyashita, H Worthington, A Qualtrough, A Plasschaert |
| Pulp treatment for extensive decay in primary teeth |
G Nadin, BR Goel, A Yeung, AM Glenny |
| Recall intervals for oral health in primary care patients |
P Beirne, JE Clarkson, H Worthington |
| Reinforcement of anchorage during orthodontic brace treatment with implants or other surgical methods |
RM Skeggs, PE Benson, F Dyer |
| Resorbable versus titanium plates for facial fractures |
M Dorri, M Nasser, R Oliver |
| Resorbable versus titanium plates for orthognathic surgery |
Z Fedorowicz, M Nasser, JT Newton, RJ Oliver |
| Retention procedures for stabilising tooth position after treatment with orthodontic braces [Updated Issue 1, 2006] |
SJ Littlewood, DT Millett, B Doubleday, DR Bearn, HV Worthington |
| Root canal posts for the restoration of root filled teeth |
M Bola, M Muller-Bola, C Borg, L Lupi-Pegurier, O Laplanche, E Leforestier |
| Root coverage procedures for the treatment of localised recession-type defects |
L Chambrone , F Sukekava, MG Araujo, FE Pustiglioni, LA Chambrone, LA Lima |
| Routine scale and polish for periodontal health in adults |
P Beirne, HV Worthington, JE Clarkson |
| Screening programmes for the early detection and prevention of oral cancer [Updated Issue 3, 2006] |
O Kujan, AM Glenny, RJ Oliver, N Thakker, P Sloan |
| Sedation of anxious children undergoing dental treatment [Updated Issue 1, 2006] |
L Matharu, PF Ashley |
| Single versus multiple visits for endodontic treatment of permanent teeth |
L Figini, G Lodi, F Gorni, M Gagliani |
| Slow-release fluoride devices for the control of dental decay |
BC Bonner, JE Clarkson, L Dobbyn, S Khanna |
| Stabilisation splint therapy for temporomandibular pain dysfunction syndrome |
MZ Al-Ani, S Davies, R Gray, P Sloan, AM Glenny |
| Surgical versus non-surgical endodontic re-treatment for periradicular lesions |
M Del Fabbro, S Taschieri, T Testori, L Francetti, RL Weinstein |
| Tongue scraping for treating halitosis |
TL Outhouse, R Al-Alawi, Z Fedorowicz, JV Keenan |
| Topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels or varnishes) for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents |
VCC Marinho, JPT Higgins, S Logan, A Sheiham |
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| REVIEWS IN THE REFEREEING PROCESS |
Title |
Review authors |
| Adhesively bonded versus non-bonded amalgam restorations for dental caries |
Z Fedorowicz, M Nasser, N Wilson |
| Alendronate for preventing tooth loss in postmenopausal women |
V Gondim da Silva, A Cranney, G Gomes, GA Romito, FE Pustiglioni |
| Arthrocentesis and lavage for treating temporomandibular disorders |
G Chunlan, P Revington |
| Interleukin-1 receptor antagonist for treating periodontitis |
M Dashash, A Blinkhorn, IV Hutchinson, AM Glenny |
| Interventions for cleaning dentures in adults |
R Freitas de Souza, HFO Paranhos, CH Silva-Lovato, L AbuNaba'a, Z Fedorowicz, CA Gurgan |
| Interventions for dry socket |
B Daly, T Newton, M Nasser, K Jones, Z Fedorowicz |
| Interventions for treating traumatised permanent front teeth: avulsed (knocked out) and replanted |
P Day, M Duggal |
| Interventions for treating traumatised non-vital immature front teeth: inducing a calcific barrier and root strengthening |
M Al-Ansary, P Day, M Duggal, P Brunton |
| Interventions for treating traumatised permanent front teeth: root fracture |
D Al-Hennawi, PF Day, M S Duggal |
| Magnification devices for endodontic therapy [To be published Issue 3, 2009] |
M del Fabbro, S Taschieri, T Testori, G Lodi, G Banfi, RL Weinstein |
| Physical therapy for the management of patients with temporomandibular disorders and related pain |
B Craane, A De Laat, P Dijkstra, K Stappaerts, B Stegenga |
| Primary surgical versus primary non-surgical interventions for central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) of the jaws |
ML Suarez Roa, L Reveiz, L Ruiz-Godoy, J Asbun, JE Davila-Serapio, A Menjibar-Rubio, A Meneses |
| Rigid versus wire fixation following jaw surgery for developmental dentofacial deformity |
S Cunningham, N Hunt, D Moles, S Patel |
| Systemic antibiotics as adjunctive treatment for chronic periodontitis |
G Lodi, A Cazzaniga, C Galli, A Fiorini, E Cantini |
| Treatment of periodontal disease for glycaemic control in people with diabetes |
T Simpson, I Needleman, SH Wild, DR Moles, EJ Mills |
| Triclosan-contained toothpaste for gingival health |
YA Yaziz, D Moles, I Needleman, P Weston |
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| PUBLISHED PROTOCOLS |
Title |
Review authors |
| Amide local anaesthetics for post-operative pain relief following third molar surgery |
A Joshi, JP Rood, L Hooper |
| Anterior repositioning splint for temporomandibular joint disc displacement [Figures] |
Z Al-Ani, R Gray, S Davies, P Sloan, H Worthington |
| Antibacterial agents in composite restorations for the prevention of dental caries |
T Pereira-Cenci, M Cenci, Z Fedorowicz, M Marchesan |
| Antibiotics to prevent complications following tooth extractions |
G Lodi, A Sardella, C Bez, F Demarosi, A Carrassi |
| Arthroscopy for temporomandibular disorders |
J Cardoso, M Rigon, MC Bortoluzzi, AD Loguercio |
| Chemo-mechanical (Carisolv) for treating dental caries |
A Braun, J Eberhard, F Krause, AM Glenny, S Jepsen |
| Conscious sedation for dental anxiety in adults |
A MacPherson, D Stirling, C Deery |
| Direct composite resin fillings versus amalgam fillings for permanent or adult posterior teeth |
H Lu, H Koh, MG Rasines Alcaraz, P Schmidlin, D Davis |
| Drug interventions for pain relief during orthodontic treatment |
JE Cooper, JE Harrison, HV Worthington |
| Enamel etching for bonding fixed orthodontic braces |
Q Ye, Z Shujuan, Z Qifeng, Z Zhihe, S Zongdao |
| Fluoride supplements (tablets, drops, lozenges or chewing gums) for preventing dental caries in children |
S Tubert-Jeannin, P Tramini, L Gerbaud, E Amsallem, A Schulte, C Auclair, A Ismail |
| Home-use whitening toothpastes for removal and prevention of stains in adults |
S Rajesh, V Marinho, R Croucher |
| Hypnosis for children undergoing dental treatment |
S Al-Harasi, P Ashley, D Moles, S Parekh, V Walters |
| Ibuprofen for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth |
Z Afzal, M Esposito, K Weil, H Worthington, A van Wijk, L Hooper, P Coulthard |
| Ibuprofen versus paracetamol (acetaminophen) for pain relief after surgical removal of lower wisdom teeth |
Z Afzal, P Coulthard, M Esposito, L Hooper, K Weil, HV Worthington, AJ van Wijk |
| Interventions for iatrogenic inferior alveolar nerve injury |
T Renton, P Coulthard, M Esposito |
| Interventions for iatrogenic lingual nerve injury |
T Renton, P Coulthard, M Esposito |
| Interventions for recurrent aphthous stomatitis (mouth ulcers) |
P Prolo, DL Domingo, Z Fedorowicz, TL Outhouse |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: partially absent dentition |
A Jokstad, A Carr, M Esposito, P Coulthard, HV Worthington |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: resin-bonded bridges and other restorations for the replacement of adult teeth |
B Swift, N Jepson, E McColl, JG Steele, IN Steen |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: totally absent dentition |
A Jokstad, A Carr, M Esposito, P Coulthard, HV Worthington |
| Interventions for space closure in orthodontic treatment |
Y He, Q Ye, J Luo, S Zou, Z Zhao, Y Ren |
| Interventions for the restorative care of amelogenesis imperfecta in children and adolescents |
M Dashash, CA Yeung, A Sbenati, AS Blinkhorn |
| Interventions for the treatment of fractures of the mandibular condyle |
R Oliver, PJ Drews, Z Fedorowicz, M Nasser, M Sharif, JT Newton |
| Interventions for the treatment of oral and oropharyngeal cancers: immunotherapy/biotherapy |
S Pavitt, J Clarkson, D Conway, AM Glenny, M Macluskey, RJ Oliver, P Sloan, Expert Panel, S Warnakulasuriya, H Worthington |
| Interventions for the treatment of oral cancer |
R Oliver, J Clarkson, D Conway, P Coulthard, A Glenny, L Hooper, M Macluskey, P Sloan, H Worthington |
| Interventions for the treatment of oral cancer: chemotherapy |
R Oliver, J Clarkson, D Conway, AM Glenny, M Macluskey, S Pavitt, P Sloan, Expert Panel, H Worthington |
| Interventions for the treatment of oral cancer: radiotherapy |
R Oliver, J Clarkson, D Conway, AM Glenny, M Macluskey, S Pavitt, P Sloan, Expert Panel, H Worthington |
| Interventions for treating ameloblastomas of the jaws |
T Bekhuis, T Thyvalikakath, R Oliver |
| Interventions for treating denture stomatitis |
F Hugo, J Hilgert, LRF Medeiros |
| Interventions for treating temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis |
R Freitas de Souza, Z Fedorowicz, M Nasser, CH Lovato da Silva |
| Interventions for treating traumatised ankylosed permanent front teeth |
R Freitas de Souza, H Travess, T Newton, M Marchesan |
| Interventions for treating traumatised permanent front teeth: luxated (dislodged) teeth |
FM Belmonte, CV Abrao, PF Day, CR Macedo, H Saconato, VFM Trevisani |
| Local delivery antimicrobials for chronic periodontitis |
J Suvan, I Needleman, D Moles, M Tonetti |
| Materials for retrograde filling in root canal therapy |
JH Jia, Q Wang, DM Huang, XD Zhou |
| Nickel-titanium versus stainless steel instrumentation for orthograde endodontic therapy |
M del Fabbro, S Taschieri, T Testori, RL Weinstein |
| One-to-one dietary interventions undertaken in a dental setting for a change in dietary behaviour and the prevention of dental caries and erosion |
A Ashcroft, RV Harris, Y Dailey |
| One-to-one oral hygiene advice provided in a dental setting for oral health |
F Soldani, L Young, K Jones, T Walsh, J Clarkson |
| Optimum force for tooth movement in orthodontic treatment |
M Li, Q Ye, Q Wenwen, W Taixiang, Q Ju |
| Orthodontic treatment for crowded teeth in children |
JE Harrison, JM Scholey, HV Worthington, SR Bickley, KD O'Brien, WC Shaw |
| Orthodontic treatment for prominent lower front teeth in children |
JE Harrison, WC Shaw, HV Worthington, SR Bickley, JM Scholey, KD O'Brien |
| Orthodontics for treating temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders |
F Luther, S Layton, F McDonald |
| Pharmacological interventions for pain in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) |
S Lele, L Hooper |
| Pharmacological interventions for preventing salivary gland dysfunction following radiotherapy |
E Tavender, A Davies, AM Glenny |
| Powered toothbrushes for oral health |
S Deacon, AM Glenny, M Heanue, C Deery, AD Walmsley, WC Shaw, PG Robinson |
| Psychological interventions for reducing dental anxiety in children |
K Al-Moammar, A Cash, N Donaldson, F McDonald, T Newton |
| Psychological interventions for reducing postoperative morbidity in dental surgery in adults |
A van Wijk, H Buchanan, N Coulson |
| Replacement versus repair of defective restorations in adults: amalgam |
A Merry, M Catleugh, M Tickle, P Brunton, S Dunne |
| Replacement versus repair of defective restorations in adults: resin composite |
M Catleugh, A Merry, M Tickle, S Dunne, P Brunton |
| Salt fluoridation for preventing dental caries |
GM Gillespie, VCC Marinho, TM Marthaler, R Holt, S Poulsen, K Stephen, R Baez |
| Self-ligating orthodontic braces for straightening teeth |
J Smith, DR Bearn, K House |
| Surgical techniques for the removal of madibular wisdom teeth |
P Coulthard, M Esposito, T Renton, H Worthington |
| Topical fluoride as a cause of dental fluorosis in children |
MCM Wong, A-M Glenny, BWK Tsang, ECM Lo, HV Worthington, VCC Marinho |
| Topical fluoride for treating dental caries |
MA Ferreira de Oliveira, RK Celeste, C Rodrigues |
| Treating periodontal disease for preventing preterm birth in pregnant women |
CA Crowther, N Thomas, P Middleton, M Chua, M Esposito |
| Treatments for adults with prominent lower front teeth |
HM Sugaya, D Lentini-Oliveira, FR Carvalho, C Marzola, H Saconato, MAC Machado, GF Prado |
| Xylitol containing oral products for preventing dental caries |
G Hildebrandt, I Lee |
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| PROTOCOLS IN THE REFEREEING PROCESS |
Title |
Lead review author |
| Adhesives for bonded molar tubes during fixed brace treatment |
D Millett |
| Adjunctive chlorhexidine for treating chronic periodontitis |
N Cheucharoenvasuchai |
| Atraumatic restorative treatment versus conventional restorative treatment for the management of dental caries |
M Dorri |
| Bonded intracoronal restorations versus extracoronal restorations for cracked tooth syndrome |
V Chugani |
| Chlorhexidine interventions for the prevention of caries in adults [To be published Issue 3, 2009] |
D Bailey |
| Dental and skeletal effects of headgears in orthodontics |
K O'Brien |
| Dental extractions prior to radiotherapy for reducing long term complications |
S Eliyas |
| Fissure sealants for the management of dental decay in molar teeth |
N Innes |
| Fluoride toothpastes of different concentrations for preventing dental caries in children |
T Walsh |
| Headgear treatment for the movement of molar teeth in orthodontics |
H H Goh |
| Initial arch wires for alingment of crooked teeth with fixed orthodontic braces [To be published Issue 3, 2009] |
Y Wang |
| Interventions for correcting relapse of the lower front teeth after orthodontic treatment |
Y Yongchun |
| Interventions for replacing missing teeth: attachment systems for implant overdentures in edentulous jaws |
A Payne |
| Interventions for the management of external root resorptions |
Z Ahangari |
| Interventions for the management of post-endodontic pain |
M Siritapetawee |
| Interventions for the prevention of osteonecrosis in patients receiving bisphosphonate therapy undergoing oral surgery |
R Oliver |
| Interventions for treating oral haemangiomas in adults [To be published Issue 3, 2009] |
A Demathe |
| Interventions for treating osteonecrosis of the jaw bones associated with bisphosphonates |
N Vogt-Ferrier |
| Lumiracoxib for acute and post-surgical dental pain |
R Silva |
| Oral hygiene care for critically ill patients in hospital and community setting |
Z Shi |
| Orthodontic treatment for adults with prominent upper front teeth |
L Delboni |
| Orthodontic treatment for adults with reduced periodontal attachment |
L Delboni |
| Orthognathic surgery for surgical correction of patients with mandibular deficiency [To be published Issue 3, 2009] |
N Khader |
| Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) with bone/bone substitutes versus bone/bone substitutes for treatment of periodontal intrabony defects |
N Arora |
| Preoperative analgesics for additional pain relief in children and adolescents having dental treatment |
P Ashley |
| Pre-surgical orthopaedics for infants with complete cleft lip and palate |
L Renkai |
| Removal of mandibular third molars for lower anterior crowding |
K O'Brien |
| School dental screening for oral health |
L Holden |
| Secondary bone grafting for alveolar cleft in children with cleft lip or cleft lip and palate |
J Guo |
| Timing of hard palate repair for cleft lip and palate |
E Friedeman |
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| REGISTERED TITLES |
Title |
Lead review author |
| Adhesives for the restoration of cervical non-carious Class V lesions |
M Peumans |
| Antibiotic prophylaxis for preventing infection of prosthetic joints after dental treatment |
R Oliver |
| Antibiotics for preventing complications in major orthognathic surgery |
E Nkenke |
| Behavioural management for chronic orofacial pain/TMD |
V Aggarwal |
| Chincup therapy for growth modification in children and adolescents |
C Min |
| Chlorhexidine for the prevention and management of dental caries |
S Uribe |
| Chlorhexidine versus topical fluoride treatment for the prevention and management of dental caries in children and adolescents |
J Eberhard |
| Crowns versus conventional fillings for the restoration of root filled teeth |
C Minchella |
| Dexamethasone for reducing swelling following oral surgery |
P Promod |
| Different surgical procedures in endodontic surgery for the treatment of periradicular lesions |
M Del Fabbro |
| Fibrin sealants for local hemostasis in oral surgery |
W Li |
| Interventions for preventing stomatitis caused by dentures |
J Hilgert |
| Interventions for the treatment of odontogenic keratocysts (primordial cyst) |
R Oliver |
| Interventions for treating osteonecrosis of the jaw bones associated with radiotherapy |
N Vogt-Ferrier |
| Interventions for xerostomia in Sjogren's syndrome |
M De Benedittis |
| Intra-operative local anaesthesia for reduction of post-operative pain and/or anxiety following general anaesthesia for dental treatment in children and adults |
C Gardener |
| Management of orbital blow out fractures |
D Courtney |
| Non-pharmacological interventions for the management of xerostomia |
H Grad |
| Orthodontic treatment for bimaxillary proclination |
A Bokhari |
| Professionally-applied chemically-induced whitening of teeth in adults |
C Paisley |
| Professionally-applied fluoride paint-on solutions for the control of dental caries in children and adolescents |
S Ijaz |
| Psychological interventions to improve patient co-operation in orthodontics |
T Newton |
| Pulp management for caries in adults: pulpotomy versus pulpectomy |
A Qualtrough |
| Self etching primer for bonding orthodontic brackets |
L Zhijian |
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