Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice

2012-03-01

Editorial Board

2012-03-01

Statement of Purpose and Methods

2012-03-01

By reviewing hundreds of original articles from journals published throughout the world, The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice will provide readers with the best, most current clinical information available—information that will improve the outcomes of clinical procedures.

JEBDP Improves Grading System and Adopts Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy Grading (SORT) for Guidelines and Systematic Reviews∗

2012-03-01

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice (JEBDP) is adopting the SORT as its method to better evaluate guideline recommendations and the results from systematic reviews ().

Information for Readers

2012-03-01

Information for Authors

2012-03-01

Issue Summary Matrix

2012-03-01

Acupuncture may be no more Effective than Sham Acupuncture in Treating Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Brian Laurence — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Acupuncture for treating temporomandibular joint disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized sham controlled trials.Jung A, Shin BC, Lee MS, Sim H, Ernst E.J Dent 2011;39(5):341-50.Reviewer: Brian Laurence, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: To compare the effectiveness of acupuncture-type treatments to sham acupuncture in patients with temporomandibular joint disorderSource of Funding: One of the authors was supported by a Pusan National University research grant; otherwise, no direct external funding was identifiedType of Study/Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis of dataLevel of Evidence: Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence

Platelet-Rich Plasma has no Additional Benefit During Guided Tissue Regeneration Procedure to Significantly Improve Clinical Attachment Gains in the Treatment of Periodontal Intrabony Defects

Jia-Hui Fu, Hom-Lay Wang — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Is platelet concentrate advantageous for the surgical treatment of periodontal diseases? A systematic review and meta-analysis.Del Fabbro M, Bortolin M, Taschieri S, Weinstein R.J Periodontol 2011;82:1100-11.Reviewers: Jia-Hui Fu, BDS, MS, Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD, PhDPurpose/Question: To assess the efficacy of autogenous platelet concentrates in the regeneration of periodontal intrabony and furcation defects and healing of gingival recession defectsSource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis of dataLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke may Cause Dental Caries in Children

Rebecca L. Slayton — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Does secondhand smoke affect the development of dental caries in children? A systematic review.Hanioka T, Ojima M, Tanaka K, Yamamoto M.Int J Environ Res Public Health 2011;8:1503-19.Reviewer: Rebecca L. Slayton, MS, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: To determine whether secondhand smoke could be a cause of early childhood cariesSource of Funding: Funding was provided by the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare, Japan, including the following: a Grant-in-Aid for Cancer Research (17-1); the Health and Labor Sciences Research Grants for Clinical Cancer Research (H19-010); and Comprehensive Research on Cardiovascular and Life-Style Related Diseases (H19-007). Additional funding was provided by a research grant from the 8020 Promotion FoundationType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent, limited-quality patient-oriented evidence

Evidence is Weak that the Use of Tissue Regenerative Membranes may Improve Class II Molar Furcation Defects Over Open-Flap Debridement Alone

Debora Matthews — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Treatment of class II molar furcation involvement: meta-analysis of reentry results.Kinaia BM, Steiger J, Neely AL, Shah M, Bhola M.J Periodontol 2011;82:413-428.Reviewer: Debora Matthews, DDS, Diploma in Periodontics, MSc, FICDPurpose/Question: To determine the efficacy of various treatment modalities for class II furcation involvement in molars, as measured during reentry surgerySource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis of dataLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence

Nonsurgical Root Canal Treatment may Reduce the Prevalence and Severity of Pain of Endodontic Origin Within 1 Day Following Treatment and Substantially to Minimal Levels in 7 Days

Amir Azarpazhooh, Prakesh S. Shah — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Pain prevalence and severity before, during, and after root canal treatment: a systematic review.Pak JG, White SN.J Endod 2011;37(4):429-38.Reviewers: Amir Azarpazhooh, DDS, MSc, PhD, FRCD(C), Prakesh S. Shah, MSc, MBBS, MD, DCH, MRCP, FRCPCPurpose/Question: To determine the influence of root canal treatment on pain prevalence and severity and estimate the prevalence and severity of pretreatment, treatment, and posttreatment pain in patients receiving nonsurgical root canal treatmentSource of Funding: The University of California, Los Angeles, Section of EndodonticsType of Study/Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis of dataLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence

Maxillary Expansion may Increase Airway Dimensions and Improve Breathing

Jorge L. Castillo — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Does rapid maxillary expansion have long-term effects on airway dimensions and breathing?Baratieri C, Alves M Jr, de Souza MM, de Souza Araújo MT, Maia LC.Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;140(2):146-56.Reviewer: Jorge L. Castillo, DDS, MSD, PhDPurpose/Question: Does rapid maxillary expansion have long-term effects on airway dimensions and breathing?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence

Survival of Short Implants is Improved With Greater Implant Length, Placement in the Mandible Compared With the Maxilla, and in Nonsmokers

Alan B. Carr — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: A systematic review of the prognosis of short (<10 mm) dental implants placed in the partially edentulous patient.Telleman G, Raghoebar GM, Vissink A, den Hartog L, Huddleston Slater JJR, Meijer HJA.J Clin Periodontol 2011;38:667-76.Reviewer: Alan B. Carr, DMD, MSPurpose/Question: What is the 2-year estimated implant survival rate of short (<10 mm) dental implants installed in partially edentulous patients?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis of dataLevel of Evidence: Level 1: Good quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence

Individuals Born With Nonsyndromic Oral Clefts Display a Higher Frequency of Dental Anomalies

Deborah A. Redford-Badwal — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Prevalence of dental anomalies in non-syndromic individuals with cleft lip and palate: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Tannure PN, Oliveira CAGR, Maia LC, Vieira AR, Granjeiro JM, de Castro Costa M.Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2011 Jul 8. [Epub ahead of print]Reviewer: Deborah A. Redford-Badwal, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: To assess whether individuals born with nonsyndromic oral clefts displayed a higher frequency of dental anomaliesSource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis of the dataLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence

Calcium Hydroxide or Mineral Trioxide Aggregate may be Used for the Apexification of Immature Teeth

Anupama Rao Tate — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Apexification of immature teeth with calcium hydroxide or mineral trioxide aggregate: systematic review and meta-analysis.Chala S, Abouqal R, Rida S, Morocco R.Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2011;112:e36-e42.Reviewer: Anupama Rao Tate, DMDPurpose/Question: To compare the efficacy of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium hydroxide (CH) for the root-end induction of immature teethSource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis of dataLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidence

Intensive Care Unit Hospitalization may Lead to Deterioration in Oral Health

Ivor G. Chestnutt — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: The impact of hospitalization on oral health: a systematic review.Terezakis E, Needelman I, Kumar N, Moles D, Aguado E.J Clin Periodontol 2011;38:628-36.Reviewer: Ivor G. ChestnuttPurpose/Question: What is the effect of hospitalization on oral health?Source of Funding: The authors were supported by their institutions; there was no external funding reportedType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening

There is Little Evidence That Other Clinical and Conventional Radiographic Features are Better Than Minimal Buccolingual Expansion for the Diagnosis of Nonsyndromic Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor

Punnya V. Angadi — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Keratocystic odontogenic tumor: systematic review.MacDonald-Jankowski DS.Dentomaxillofac Radiol 2011;40(1):1-23.Reviewer: Punnya V. Angadi, BDS, MDS, DNBPurpose/Question: To determine if there are other clinical or conventional radiographic signs available to improve the diagnosis of keratocystic odontogenic tumors compared with using minimal or no buccolingual expansion aloneSource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 3: Other evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening

There is Limited Evidence to Support the Effectiveness of Dental Lasers in the Removal of Caries Compared With Rotary Burs

Sonia K. Makhija, Mona F. Anabtawi — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Application of laser technology for removal of caries: a systematic review of controlled clinical trials.Jacobson T, Norlund A, Sandborgh G, Tranaeus S.Acta Odontol Scand 2011;69:65-74.Reviewers: Sonia K. Makhija, DDS, MPH, Mona F. Anabtawi, DDS, MSPurpose/Question: To evaluate the scientific evidence regarding laser technology for removal of carious tissueSource of Funding: Information is not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence

Child’s Age at the Time of Traumatic Injury to the Primary Dentition Contributes to the Increased Risk of the Presence of the Developmental Sequelae in the Permanent Dentition

Dorota T. Kopycka-Kedzierawski — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Effects of traumatic dental injuries to primary teeth on permanent teeth—a clinical follow-up study.de Amorim Lde F, Estrela C, da Costa LR.Dent Traumatol 2011;27(2):117-21.Reviewer: Dorota T. Kopycka-Kedzierawski, DDS, MPHPurpose/Question: To determine the developmental sequelae in the permanent dentition after traumatic injury to the primary dentition and to determine possible associations with children’s age, gender, type of injury, recurrence of injury, and posttraumatic damage to the primary teethSource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable

Patient Compliance to Wear Orthodontic Retainers During Postretention may Vary by Age, Gender, and Time Since Braces Were Removed

Katherine W.L. Vig — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Patient compliance with orthodontic retainers in the postretention phase.Pratt MC, Kluemper GT, Lindstrom AF.Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2011;140:196-201.Reviewer: Katherine W.L. Vig, BDS, MS, DOrth, FDS, RCS(Eng)Purpose/Question: To evaluate and quantify compliance of orthodontic retainer wear and predictors for noncompliance during the postretention phaseSource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: SurveyLevel of Evidence: Level 3: Other evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable

Apical Surgery may Cause Gingival Recession

Simone Verardi — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Five-year changes in periodontal parameters after apical surgery.von Arx T, Alsaeed M, Salvi GE.J Endod 2011;37:910-8.Reviewer: Simone Verardi, DDS, MSDPurpose/Question: Does apical surgery affect periodontal parameters?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Case seriesLevel of Evidence: Level 3: Other evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable

Pulpectomy of Necrotic Primary Teeth may be an Effective Tool in Managing the Primary Dentition

Jonathan D. Shenkin — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Evolution and prognosis of necrotic primary teeth after pulpectomy.Mendoza AM, Reina JE, Garcia-Godoy F.Am J Dent 2010;23:265-8.Reviewer: Jonathan D. Shenkin, DDS, MPHPurpose/Question: To determine the outcomes of completing a pulpectomy on primary teeth that have been determined to have a necrotic pulpSource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Case seriesLevel of Evidence: Level 3: Other evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: N/A: Not applicable

Tooth Formation is Asymmetric When Hypodontia Exists

Joel H. Berg — 2012-03-01

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Bilateral asymmetry of tooth formation is elevated in children with simple hypodontia.Harris EF, Evans JB, Smith AS.Arch Oral Biol 201;56:687-94.Reviewer: Joel H. Berg, DDS, MSPurpose/Question: When hypodontia exists via retrospective analysis of panoramic radiographs in children, is there an increased likelihood of asymmetry in tooth formation?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Case-control studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: N/A: Not applicable

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice

Table of Contents

Editorial Board

Statement of Purpose and Methods

JEBDP Improves Grading System and Adopts Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy Grading (SORT) for Guidelines and Systematic Reviews∗

Information for Readers

Information for Authors

Issue Summary Matrix

Acupuncture may be no more Effective than Sham Acupuncture in Treating Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Platelet-Rich Plasma has no Additional Benefit During Guided Tissue Regeneration Procedure to Significantly Improve Clinical Attachment Gains in the Treatment of Periodontal Intrabony Defects

Exposure to Secondhand Smoke may Cause Dental Caries in Children

Evidence is Weak that the Use of Tissue Regenerative Membranes may Improve Class II Molar Furcation Defects Over Open-Flap Debridement Alone

Nonsurgical Root Canal Treatment may Reduce the Prevalence and Severity of Pain of Endodontic Origin Within 1 Day Following Treatment and Substantially to Minimal Levels in 7 Days

Maxillary Expansion may Increase Airway Dimensions and Improve Breathing

Survival of Short Implants is Improved With Greater Implant Length, Placement in the Mandible Compared With the Maxilla, and in Nonsmokers

Individuals Born With Nonsyndromic Oral Clefts Display a Higher Frequency of Dental Anomalies

Calcium Hydroxide or Mineral Trioxide Aggregate may be Used for the Apexification of Immature Teeth

Intensive Care Unit Hospitalization may Lead to Deterioration in Oral Health

There is Little Evidence That Other Clinical and Conventional Radiographic Features are Better Than Minimal Buccolingual Expansion for the Diagnosis of Nonsyndromic Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor

There is Limited Evidence to Support the Effectiveness of Dental Lasers in the Removal of Caries Compared With Rotary Burs

Child’s Age at the Time of Traumatic Injury to the Primary Dentition Contributes to the Increased Risk of the Presence of the Developmental Sequelae in the Permanent Dentition

Patient Compliance to Wear Orthodontic Retainers During Postretention may Vary by Age, Gender, and Time Since Braces Were Removed

Apical Surgery may Cause Gingival Recession

Pulpectomy of Necrotic Primary Teeth may be an Effective Tool in Managing the Primary Dentition

Tooth Formation is Asymmetric When Hypodontia Exists