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. 2024 Feb;23(2):387-394.
doi: 10.1007/s43630-023-00523-0. Epub 2024 Feb 11.

A protocol for an overview of systematic reviews to map photodynamic inactivation evidence in different dental specialties

Sâmmea Martins Vieira  1 , Ewerton Garcia de Oliveira Mima  2 , Heitor Marques Honório  3 , David Moher  4 , Lara Maria Herrera Drugowick  5 , Morgana Rodrigues Guimarães Stabili  6 , Lívia Nordi Dovigo  7
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A protocol for an overview of systematic reviews to map photodynamic inactivation evidence in different dental specialties

Sâmmea Martins Vieira et al. Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2024 Feb.

Abstract

This is a protocol for an overview to summarize the findings of Systematic Reviews (SR) dealing with Photodynamic Inactivation (PDI) for control of oral diseases. Specific variables of oral infectious will be considered as outcomes, according to dental specialty. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (CDSR), MEDLINE, LILACS, Embase, and Epistemonikos will be searched, as well as reference lists. A search strategy was developed for each database using only terms related to the intervention (PDI) aiming to maximize sensitivity. After checking for duplicate entries, selection of reviews will be performed in a two-stage technique: two authors will independently screening titles and abstracts, and then full texts will be assessed for inclusion/exclusion criteria. Any disagreement will be resolved through discussion and/or consultation with a third reviewer. Data will be extracted following the recommendations in Chapter V of Cochrane Handbook and using an electronic pre-specified form. The evaluation of the methodological quality and risk of bias (RoB) of the SR included will be carried out using the AMSTAR 2 and ROBIS. Narrative summaries of relevant results from the individual SR will be carried out and displayed in tables and figures. A specific summary will focus on PDI parameters and study designs, such as the type and concentration of photosensitizer, pre-irradiation time, irradiation dosimetry, and infection or microbiological models, to identify the PDI protocols with clinical potential. We will summarize the quantitative results of the SRs narratively.

Keywords: Oral infectious diseases; Overview; Photodynamic inactivation; Systematic reviews.

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