Is silver diamine fluoride effective in reducing dentin hypersensitivity? A systematic review.

Background: The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the clinical efficacy (sensitivity reduction) and safety (gum damage) of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) as a tooth desensitizer for adults.

Methods: The search strategy was developed and adapted from 12 databases. Two independent reviewers selected the studies in consensus with a third reviewer.

Does use of animal therapy during dental care help to reduce anxiety in children and adolescents? A systematic review.

Background: Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is considered a useful technique to reduce anxiety in children and adolescents in medical settings.

Aim: To investigate whether the use of AAT helps to reduce anxiety during dental care in children and adolescents.

Design: Systematic review that included randomized and nonrandomized clinical trials with children up to 18-years of age undergoing dental appointments.

Antimicrobial photodynamic therapy on teeth with molar incisor hypomineralization-controlled clinical trial.

Background: Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is a change in the formation of dental enamel of systemic origin that affects at least one of the first 4 permanent molars and usually affects incisors. During the eruption, the affected surfaces tend to fracture, exposing the dentin, which causes excessive sensitivity in addition to making the region very susceptible to the appearance of carious lesions. The objective of this research will be to evaluate the clinical effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) in permanent teeth with severe and sensitive MIH.