Cochrane Oral Health Group Reviews

Issue 1, 2010

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:

and

Abstracts of these reviews are also available in:

DEUTSCH	ESPAÑOL	FRANÇAIS	NIHONGO

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PUBLISHED REVIEWS
Title (click for abstract and plain language summary) (click for podcast)	Review authors
Acyclovir for treating primary herpetic gingivostomatitis	M Nasser, Z Fedorowicz, MH Khoshnevisan, M Shahiri Tabarestani
Adhesively bonded versus non-bonded amalgam restorations for dental caries	Z Fedorowicz, M Nasser, N Wilson
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
Antibacterial agents in composite restorations for the prevention of dental caries	T Pereira-Cenci, M Cenci, Z Fedorowicz, M Marchesan
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 [Updated Issue 3, 2009]	Z Fedorowicz, J Keenan, AG Farman, JT Newton
Arthrocentesis and lavage for treating temporomandibular joint disorders	C Guo, Z Shi, P Revington
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, 2009]	M Esposito, MG Grusovin, N Papanikolaou, 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 of different concentrations for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents	T Walsh, HV Worthington, A-M Glenny, P Appelbe, VCC Marinho, X Shi
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 central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) of the jaws	ML Suarez Roa, L Reveiz, LM Ruiz-Godoy, J Asbun-Bojalil, JE Davila-Serapio, AH Menjibar-Rubio, A Meneses-Garcia
Interventions for cleaning dentures in adults	R Freitas de Souza, HFO Paranhos, CH Lovato-Silva, L AbuNaba'a, Z Fedorowicz, CA Gurgan
Interventions for preventing oral candidiasis for patients with cancer receiving treatment [Updated Issue 4, 2009]	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 [Updated Issue 3, 2009]	M Esposito, MG Grusovin, YS Chew, 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: horizontal and vertical bone augmentation techniques for dental implant treatment [Updated Issue 4, 2009]	M Esposito, MG Grusovin, P Felice, G Karatzopoulos, 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
Interventions for treating traumatised ankylosed permanent front teeth	RF de Souza, H Travess, T Newton, MA Marchesan
Interventions for treating traumatised permanent front teeth: avulsed (knocked out) and replanted	P Day, M Duggal
Magnification devices for endodontic therapy	M del Fabbro, S Taschieri, G Lodi, G Banfi, RL Weinstein
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 as a cause of dental fluorosis in children	MCM Wong, AM Glenny, BWK Tsang, ECM Lo, HV Worthington, VCC Marinho
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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PUBLISHED PROTOCOLS
Title	Review authors
Adhesives for bonded molar tubes during fixed brace treatment	DT Millett , NA Mandall, RCR Mattick, J Hickman, AM Glenny
Anterior repositioning splint for temporomandibular joint disc displacement [Figures]	Z Al-Ani, R Gray, S Davies, P Sloan, H Worthington
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
Atraumatic restorative treatment versus conventional restorative treatment for the management of dental caries	M Dorri , A Sheiham, VCC Marinho
Chemo-mechanical (Carisolv) for treating dental caries	A Braun, J Eberhard, F Krause, AM Glenny, S Jepsen
Chlorhexidine interventions for the prevention of caries in adults	D Bailey, G Adams, VCC Marinho, C Tsao, A Hyslop, M Morgan
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
Home-use whitening toothpastes for removal and prevention of stains in adults	S Rajesh, V Marinho, R Croucher
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 recurrent aphthous stomatitis (mouth ulcers)	P Prolo, DL Domingo, Z Fedorowicz, TL Outhouse
Interventions for replacing missing teeth: attachment systems for implant overdentures in edentulous jaws	A Payne , J Walton, N Alsabeeha, HV Worthington, M Esposito
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 management of external root resorptions	Z Ahangari , M Nasser, M Mahdian, MA Marchesan, Z Fedorowicz
Interventions for the management of post-endodontic pain	M Siritapetawee, P Chailertvanitkul, T Plangkoon Jorns, C Ngamjarus
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 oral haemangiomas in adults	A Demathe, GI Miyahara, DG Bernabe, R Colenci
Interventions for treating temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis	R Freitas de Souza, Z Fedorowicz, M Nasser, CH Lovato da Silva
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
Orthognathic surgery for surgical correction of patients with mandibular deficiency	N Khader, M Cobourne, M Sherriff, F McDonald
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 postoperative morbidity in dental surgery in adults	A van Wijk, H Buchanan, N Coulson
Salt fluoridation for preventing dental caries	GM Gillespie, VCC Marinho, TM Marthaler, R Holt, S Poulsen, K Stephen, R Baez
Secondary bone grafting for alveolar cleft in children with cleft lip or cleft lip and palate	J Guo, Q Zhang, S Zou, J Chen, Q Ye, SA Deacon, Z Zhao
Self-ligating orthodontic braces for straightening teeth	J Smith, DR Bearn, K House
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
Xylitol containing oral products for preventing dental caries	G Hildebrandt, I Lee

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