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Table 3 Quality of evidence for secondary crown and root caries prevention (remineralization of early lesions, caries control, caries arrest)

From: The evidence base for professional and self-care prevention - caries, erosion and sensitivity

Technology

Quality of evidencea

Reference No.

Fluoride interventionsb

⊕⊕OO

[38, 39]

Xylitol (lozenges, chewing gums, tablets)

⊕OOO

[38]

Chlorhexidine varnish

⊕OOO

[20]

CPP-ACP (toothpaste, mouth rinse, tooth mousse, chewing gum)

⊕OOO

[40]

Silver diamine fluoride

⊕⊕OO

[21, 22]

Ozone

⊕OOO

[41]

Resin sealants

⊕OOO

[38]

  1. a according to the GRADE-scale, see Table 1.
  2. b toothpaste, varnish, mouth rinse, gel
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