Lasers to prevent dental caries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of lasers (at sub-ablative parameters) in reducing caries incidence compared with traditional prophylactic interventions (TPIs) when used alone or together with other TPIs such as pits and fissures sealant or fluoride gels or varnishes.

Design

A systematic review. Data sources include Medline (via PubMed), Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library (December 2019).

Eligibility criteria

Only randomised trials (RCTs) and controlled clinical trials (CCTs) dealing with prophylactic lasers use (vs TPI or untreated teeth) were considered as eligible. We excluded in vitro and ex vivo studies.

Data extraction

Eligible studies were selected and data extracted independently by two reviewers. Risk of bias was assessed adopting th

SUBMITTER: Pagano S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7594354 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature