Digital v conventional impressions for implant-supported fixed complete arch...
This review comparing digital scans and conventional impressions for complete arch implant-supported fixed prostheses included 6 RCTs. The findings suggest that digital scans significantly reduce the...
View ArticleSelf-adhesive flowable composite resins v flowable composite resin for...
This review of the clinical performance of self-adhesive flowable composites and flowable composites for occlusal cavities in permanent teeth included 5 RCTs. . While the review found no significant...
View ArticleArticaine-adverse effects in paediatric dental patients
This review of the effects and adverse reactions between articaine and lidocaine in paediatric dental procedures included 8 RCTS. Three of the included studies were at high risk of bias 2 at low risk...
View ArticleCurcumin for treatment of oral submucous fibrosis
This review of the efficacy of curcumin in improving symptoms in patients with oral submucous fibrosis (OSF) included 13 RCTs. The main findings suggest no significant difference between curcumin and...
View ArticleAntimicrobial photodynamic therapy and bacterial load in endodontics
This review of the efficacy of adjunctive photodynamic therapy (aPDT) on reducing bacterial load in the primary endodontic treatment of teeth with chronic apical periodontitis included 8 studies. While...
View ArticleArticaine v lidocaine for third molar removal
This review comparing the effectiveness of articaine and lidocaine for lower third molar surgery included 14 RCTs. The findings suggest that articaine is superior to lidocaine for use in lower third...
View ArticleMost popular Dental Elf Blogs Jan – Mar 2023
Topics covered in our most popular blogs in the first quarter of the 2023. included , selective caries removal, root canal dressings and pain management following dental extractions The post Most...
View ArticleMost popular Dental Elf Blogs Apr – Jun 2023
Between April and July our most popular blogs looked at chewing gum for orthodontic pain, mouthwashes to promote gingival healing and the impact of malocclusion on quality of life. The post Most...
View ArticleMost popular Dental Elf Blogs July – Sep 2023
Blogs on oil pulling for oral health, stress in patients and dentists during root canal treatment and incremental v bulk fill composite resin restorations were the most popular between July and...
View ArticleMost popular Dental Elf Blogs Oct – Dec 2023
Digital v confentional impressions for implant supported fixed prosthesis, extraction v non-extraction orthodontics and flap v flappless surgery for implant placement were popular blogs between October...
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