Economic Evaluations of Preventive Interventions for Dental Caries and Periodontitis: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To critically examine the methods used for full economic evaluations of preventive interventions for dental caries and periodontitis.

Methods

Published literature post-2000 was searched to April 2021. Based on a developed intervention classification framework for dental caries and periodontitis, only universal, selective or indicated interventions were included in this review. The Drummond 10-point checklist was used for quality appraisal.

Results

Of 3,007 unique records screened for relevance, 73 studies were reviewed. Most model-based studies (61/73) used cost-effectiveness analysis (49%) or cost-benefit analysis (28%). Trial-based studies (16/73) commonly used cost-effectiveness analysis (59%). Four studies used both economic evaluation methods. Sixty-fo

SUBMITTER: Nguyen TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9834378 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature