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Response to letter to the editor: Re: Stability of tapered and parallel-walled dental implants: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2023)
Introduction:
The primary aim of our systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the implant stability of tapered dental implants compared to standard parallel-walled dental implants.1 The peri-implant marginal bone ...
Systemic azithromycin vs. amoxicillin/metronidazole as an adjunct in the treatment of periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2024)
Introduction:
Test your knowledge by first reading the article, then go to www.ada.org.au. Log on to the members site and click on Professional Information. Under Publications, follow the links to this month’s Quiz. Select ...
Systemic azithromycin versus amoxicillin/metronidazole as an adjunct in the treatment of periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2024)
Background:
The use of systemic azithromycin (AZT) and amoxicillin/metronidazole (AMX/MTZ) as adjuncts provided additional clinical and microbiological benefits over subgingival instrumentation alone. However, the superiority ...
A case study evaluating the effect of clustering, publication bias, and heterogeneity on the meta analysis estimates in implant dentistry
(2023)
Abstract:
Meta-analyses may provide imprecise estimates when important meta-analysis parameters are not considered during the synthesis. The aim of this case study was to highlight the influence of meta-analysis parameters ...
The influence of insertion torque values on the failure and complication rates of dental implants: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Background:
The influence of using different insertion torque values on clinical and radiographic outcomes of implant therapy is unclear in the current literature. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was ...
Are asthma and allergy associated with increased root resorption following orthodontic treatment? A meta-analysis
(2023)
Objective:
The aim of this study is to systematically investigate the available evidence from human studies regarding the association of asthma and/or allergy with EARR.
Materials and methods:
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COVID-19 and healthcare workers: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Background:
The COVID-19 pandemic has focused attention on the challenges and risks faced by frontline healthcare workers (HCW). This study aimed to describe the clinical outcomes and risk factors for SARSCoV-2 infection ...
Assessing small study effects and publication bias in orthodontic meta-analyses: a meta-epidemiological study
(2014-05)
Objective:
The aim of this study was to examine the presence and extent of small study effects and publication bias in meta-analyses (MAs) based on orthodontic studies.
Materials and methods:
Following an extensive ...
Outcome of supportive peri-implant therapy on the rates of peri-implant diseases and marginal bone loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(2021)
Objective:
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the impact of supportive peri-implant therapy (SPIT) on the rates of peri-implant diseases and peri-implant marginal bone loss.
Data sources: ...
Short-term and long-term effectiveness of powered toothbrushes in promoting periodontal health during orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta- analysis
(2017)
Introduction:
Although powered toothbrushes have been reported to reduce gingivitis more than manual toothbrushes in the general population, the evidence regarding orthodontic patients has been inconclusive. Thus, we aimed ...