Patient-reported outcomes associated with different restorative techniques in pediatric dentistry: A systematic review and MTC meta-analysis.

Nathalia Miranda LadewigTamara Kerber TedescoThaís GimenezMariana Minatel BragaDaniela Prócida Raggio

Published in: PloS one (2018)

Anxiety and pain are directly related with more invasive restorative treatments. On the other hand, quality of life is not improved regardless of the restorative technique used. Further well-designed prospective studies regarding PROs in children are still necessary.

Keyphrases

patient reported outcomes
systematic review
case control
chronic pain
young adults
meta analyses
pain management
neuropathic pain
sleep quality
randomized controlled trial
spinal cord injury
physical activity