Is plaque regrowth inhibited by dentifrice?: A systematic review and meta-analysis with trial sequential analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this systematic review was to establish in studies with human participants the effect of a regular fluoride dentifrice compared to water or saline on dental plaque inhibition.

Methods

MEDLINE-PubMed, Cochrane-CENTRAL, EMBASE and other electronic databases were searched, up to April 2018. The inclusion criteria were controlled clinical trials among participants aged ≥18 years with good general health. Papers that evaluated the effect of dentifrice slurry compared with water or saline on plaque regrowth during a 4-day nonbrushing period were included. Data were extracted from the eligible studies, the risk of bias was assessed, and a meta-analysis was performed where feasible.

Result

The search retrieved eight eligible publications including 25 com

SUBMITTER: Valkenburg C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7379558 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature