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Maguire A, Clarkson JE, Douglas GVA, et al. Best-practice prevention alone or with conventional or biological caries management for 3- to 7-year-olds: the FiCTION three-arm RCT. Southampton (UK): NIHR Journals Library; 2020 Jan. (Health Technology Assessment, No. 24.1.)

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Appendix 3Expected adverse events (see Chapter 2)

ProcedureAdverse event
Common and well-understood consequences of treatmentLess common and unpleasant side effectsRare events
Fillings in teeth and crowns on teeth (C+P)
  • Occlusal discomfort
  • Damage to adjacent teeth
  • Caries progression
  • Pain, pulpitis
  • Localised reaction to bonding agents or filling materials
  • Dental abscess
  • Facial swelling
Trauma to soft tissues
Crowns on teeth (Hall Technique)
  • Immediate gingival discomfort/pain
  • Occlusal discomfort
  • Longer lasting gingival pain
  • Pulpitis
  • Dental abscess
  • Facial swelling
Localised reaction to crowns
Inhalational sedationDizziness and nauseaUnder- or over-sedation
Local anaestheticPain at site of injection (during or immediately following injection)Self-inflicted trauma to soft tissues
  • Trismus
  • Prolonged altered sensation
  • Swelling
  • Haematoma
  • Allergic reaction
Extraction of tooth
  • Pain around site
  • Swelling
  • Early and delayed post extraction bleeding
  • Infection of socket
Temporomandibular joint pain
Fluoride varnish
  • Nausea post application
  • Allergic reaction
Fissure sealantsCaries progression
Acid etch on teeth prior to restoration or fissure sealantDiscomfort and minor irritation of oral tissues
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