Comparison of oral cavity protein abundance among caries-free and caries-affected individuals-a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Some salivary proteins seem to be differently abundant among caries-free (CF) and caries-affected (CA) individuals, but previous results are contradictory precluding that definitive conclusion be drawn. A pooled analysis of the available evidence may provide more robust data on identifying oral cavity protein patterns among CF and CA individuals. This systematic review and meta-analysis (PROSPERO CRD42021269079) aimed to compare the oral cavity protein abundance among caries-free and caries-affected individuals.

Methods

This study was conducted following PRISMA guidelines. PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases were systematically assessed (up to February 2023) to retrieve clinical studies written in English, German, or in Latin-based languages that compared

SUBMITTER: da Silveira EG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10540632 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature