Scientific evidence on the efficacy of effervescent tablets for cleaning removable prostheses. A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Statement Of Problem: Scientific evidence to determine the optimal method of cleaning and disinfecting removable prostheses is lacking.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of effervescent tablets in the cleaning and sanitizing of removable prostheses compared with other chemical and physical methods by assessing the reduction of biofilm, microbial levels, and material stability.

Material And Methods: A systematic literature search and meta-analysis was conducted in August 2021 in the MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.

Does Oxidative Stress Induced by Alcohol Consumption Affect Orthodontic Treatment Outcome?

Ethanol, Periodontal ligament, Extracellular matrix, Orthodontic movement. Alcohol is a legal drug present in several drinks commonly used worldwide (chemically known as ethyl alcohol or ethanol). Alcohol consumption is associated with several disease conditions, ranging from mental disorders to organic alterations.