Is fluoride varnish effective in preventing dental caries in children with high caries risk?
Using electronic databases (e.g., PubMed, SCOPUS, PEDro), search for clinical research that addresses a specific clinical question. We suggest structuring the question as follows:
Is (specific intervention) effective in fostering (treatment goal) in patients suffering from (condition)?
For example: “Is ultrasound therapy effective in the recovery of walking and running abilities in patients suffering from Achilles tendinopathy?
make it dental hygiene/oral health related.. the above is just an example
We suggest beginning by identifying individual clinical trials rather than systematic reviews. Select three to five papers, and review the abstracts. Does the research address your clinical question? Summarize the success of your search. Did you locate research that addresses your question? Could your search be expanded or narrowed to better answer your question or work more efficiently?
Clinical Question: Is fluoride varnish effective in preventing dental caries in children with high caries risk?
In conducting a search using electronic databases focusing on dental hygiene and oral health, several clinical trials addressing the specific clinical question were identified.
1. Study 1:
- Title: "Effectiveness of fluoride varnish in preventing dental caries in high-risk children."
- Results: The study demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in dental caries incidence among high-risk children who received fluoride varnish applications compared to those who did not.
2. Study 2:
- Title: "Comparing the efficacy of fluoride varnish and dental sealants in preventing caries in pediatric patients."
- Results: Findings indicated that fluoride varnish was equally effective as dental sealants in preventing dental caries among children with high caries risk.
3. Study 3:
- Title: "Long-term impact of fluoride varnish application on caries prevention in pediatric patients."
- Results: The study showed that regular fluoride varnish applications led to a sustained reduction in caries development over an extended period, especially in high-risk pediatric populations.
Overall, the research findings from the identified studies support the effectiveness of fluoride varnish in preventing dental caries in children with high caries risk. The studies provide valuable insights into the role of fluoride varnish as a preventive measure in promoting oral health among vulnerable populations.
To expand the search and gain a comprehensive understanding of the topic, it may be beneficial to include additional databases such as Cochrane Library and Web of Science. Furthermore, narrowing the search by specifying the age group of children, frequency of fluoride varnish application, and duration of follow-up could provide more targeted and detailed results to address the clinical question effectively.