Do malocclusion and orthodontic treatment impact oral health? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract This systematic review compared the oral health status between institutionalized and non-institutionalized elders. The following electronic databases were searched: PubMed (Medline), Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs and Cochrane Library, in a comprehensive and unrestricted manner. Electronic searches retrieved 1687 articles, which were analyzed with regards to respective eligibility criteria. After reading titles and abstracts, five studies were included and analyzed with respect their methodological quality. Oral status of institutionalized and non-institutionalized elderly was compared through meta-analysis. Included articles involved a cross-sectional design, which investigated 1936 individuals aged 60 years and over, being 999 Institutionalized and 937 non-institutionalized elders. Studies have investigated the prevalence of edentulous individuals, the dental caries experience and the periodontal status. Meta-analysis revealed that institutionalized elderly have greater prevalence of edentulous (OR = 2.28, 95%CI = 1.68-3.07) and higher number of decayed teeth (MD = 0.88, 95%CI = 0.71-1.05) and missed teeth (MD = 4.58, 95%CI = 1.89-7.27). Poor periodontal status did not differ significantly between groups. Compared to non-institutionalized, institutionalized elders have worse dental caries experience.

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Impact of early childhood caries on oral health‐related quality of life: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Dental Hygiene ◽

10.1111/idh.12494 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Carlos Zaror ◽

Andrea Matamala‐Santander ◽

Montse Ferrer ◽

Fernando Rivera‐Mendoza ◽

Gerardo Espinoza‐Espinoza ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Early Childhood ◽

Oral Health ◽

Early Childhood Caries ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

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Incidence of Oral Mucositis in Patients Undergoing Head and Neck Cancer Treatment: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Medical Sciences Forum ◽

10.3390/msf2021005023 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 23

Author(s):

Raquel Pacheco ◽

Maria Alzira Cavacas ◽

Paulo Mascarenhas ◽

Pedro Oliveira ◽

Carlos Zagalo

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Head And Neck Cancer ◽

Oral Health ◽

Cancer Treatment ◽

Head And Neck ◽

Neck Cancer ◽

Oral Mucositis ◽

Negative Impact ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Incidence Rates

This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the literature about the incidence of oral mucositis and its degrees (mild, moderate, and severe), in patients undergoing head and neck cancer treatment (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery). Addressing this issue is important since oral mucositis has a negative impact on oral health and significantly deteriorates the quality of life. Therefore, a multidisciplinary team, including dentists, should be involved in the treatment. The overall oral mucositis incidence was 89.4%. The global incidence for mild, moderate, and severe degrees were 16.8%, 34.5%, and 26.4%, respectively. The high incidence rates reported in this review point out the need for greater care in terms of the oral health of these patients.

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Pre and Probiotics Involved in the Modulation of Oral Bacterial Species: New Therapeutic Leads in Mental Disorders?

Microorganisms ◽

10.3390/microorganisms9071450 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. 1450

Author(s):

Yoann Maitre ◽

Rachid Mahalli ◽

Pierre Micheneau ◽

Alexis Delpierre ◽

Marie Guerin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Central Nervous System ◽

Nervous System ◽

Oral Health ◽

Mental Disorders ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Bacterial Species ◽

Oral Microbiome ◽

Oral Microbiota ◽

Therapeutic Leads

This systematic review aims to identify probiotics and prebiotics for modulating oral bacterial species associated with mental disorders. Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guideline, we search the electronic MEDLINE database published till January 2021 to identify the studies on probiotics and/or prebiotics for preventing and treating major oral dysbiosis that provokes mental disorders. The outcome of the search produces 374 records. After excluding non-relevant studies, 38 papers were included in the present review. While many studies suggest the potential effects of the oral microbiota on the biochemical signalling events between the oral microbiota and central nervous system, our review highlights the limited development concerning the use of prebiotics and/or probiotics in modulating oral dysbiosis potentially involved in the development of mental disorders. However, the collected studies confirm prebiotics and/or probiotics interest for a global or targeted modulation of the oral microbiome in preventing or treating mental disorders. These outcomes also offer exciting prospects for improving the oral health of people with mental disorders in the future.

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Socioeconomic status and oral health‐related quality of life: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Community Dentistry And Oral Epidemiology ◽

10.1111/cdoe.12616 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Jessica K. Knorst ◽

Camila S. Sfreddo ◽

Gabriela F. Meira ◽

Fabrício B. Zanatta ◽

Mario V. Vettore ◽

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Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Socioeconomic Status ◽

Oral Health ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Health Related Quality ◽

Related Quality ◽

Health Related

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Does traumatic dental injury impact oral health‐related to quality of life of children and adolescents? Systematic review and meta‐analysis

International Journal of Dental Hygiene ◽

10.1111/idh.12425 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 142-162 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Lívia Azeredo Alves Antunes ◽

Helena Marins Lemos ◽

Ana Júlia Milani ◽

Ludmila Silva Guimarães ◽

Erika Calvano Küchler ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Systematic Review ◽

Oral Health ◽

Children And Adolescents ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Dental Injury ◽

Health Related

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Comparison of InvisalignⓇ Aligners versus Fixed Appliance Treatment in pain perception: a systematic review and meta-analysis

10.21203/rs.2.9973/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Dinis Pereira ◽

Vanessa Machado ◽

João Botelho ◽

José João Mendes ◽

Ana Sintra Delgado

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Random Effects ◽

Orthodontic Treatment ◽

Pain Perception ◽

Randomized Clinical Trials ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Multiple Time ◽

Case Control Studies ◽

Standard Material ◽

Fixed Appliances

Abstract Background: This systematic review aimed to compare the pain discomfort levels between InvisalignⓇ aligners comparing with traditional fixed appliances at multiple time points, through Pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Methods: Four electronic databases (Pubmed, Medline, CENTRAL and Scholar) were searched up to February 2019. There were no restrictions on year and publication status. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and case-control studies comparing pain perception through VAS in patients treated with Invisalign aligners and with labial appliances were included. Risk of bias within and across studies was assessed using Cochrane tool and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS) approach. Random-effects meta-analysis were conducted. VAS score at 1, 3 and 7 days, and analgesic consumption was collected. Pairwise and Binary Random-Effects Meta-analyses were used to synthesize available data. Results: At the initial search, a total of 87 articles were retrieved. Following the review protocol, 4 articles met the inclusion criteria and were included, with a total of 214 participants (139 females, 75 males). All studies were considered of high methodological quality. The results demonstrate that Invisalign aligners seems to be associated with significantly less pain than fixed appliances at 7 days after beginning the orthodontic treatment, although at 1 and 3 days the pain experience was similar in both orthodontics appliances. In regard to the type of material, SmartTrackⓇ aligners appear to give significantly better comfort for orthodontic patients than previous standard material, being that 3 days after appliance’s insertion this pain differential becomes significant, and this difference is more pronounced at 7 days. Conclusion: Patients treated with Invisalign experience less pain discomfort than those treated with fixed appliances and consume less analgesics. Overall, Invisalign promotes better pain and discomfort experience for the patient in the course of orthodontic treatment. Larger RCTs are needed to definitely demonstrate these findings throughout the orthodontic treatment.

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