- Framework of problems / Comprehensive
- Poor consideration of publication bias
- The effectiveness of adjunctive measures in managing peri-implant mucositis: an umbrella review
| Ref ID | 856 |
| First Author | S. Chuachamsai |
| Journal | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPLANT DENTISTRY |
| Year Of Publishing | 2022 |
| URL | https://journalimplantdent.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40729-022-00426-2#citeas |
| Keywords |
Dentistry Publication bias Risk of bias Low reporting quality |
| Problem(s) |
Low methodological (AMSTAR) quality Risk of bias not incorporated into conclusions of review Reasons for excluding potentially eligible studies not provided Lack of statistical expertise in handling of quantitative data Poor consideration of publication bias |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 12 |
| Summary of Findings | From 12 included systematic reviews that compared non-surgical mechanical debridement with and without the use of adjunctive treatments on the management of peri-implant mucositis indexed across seven electronic databases up to Sept 15th 2021. Of the 12 included reviews, seven were scored as "low" in overall confidence for methodological quality (AMSTAR 2), while the other five were scored as "critically low". The most common critical flaw was the lack of interpretation of the risk of bias when discussing the result, in nine systematic reviews. The second frequent flaw was lack of publication bias assessment, in five systematic reviews. |
| Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | Not Applicable |
| Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? | No |