Research Output

The SYSTEM initiative

Systematic Review initiative for Evidence-based Minimum Intervention in Dentistry 

1. Refereed articles in academic journals

1.1. Systematic reviews

Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V. Anticariogenic effect of xylitol versus fluoride – a quantitative systematic review of clinical trials. Int Dent J 2011; accepted.

Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V, Banerjee A. Retention of orthodontic brackets bonded with resin-modified GIC versus composite resin adhesives – a quantitative systematic review of clinical trials. Clin Oral Investig 2011; DOI 10.1007/s00784-011-0626-8.

Yengopal V, Mickenautsch S. Caries-preventive effect of resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (RM-GIC) versus composite resin – a quantitative systematic review. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2011; 12: 5-14.

Mickenautsch S, Tyas MJ, Yengopal V, Oliveira LB, Bönecker M. Absence of carious lesions at margins of glass-ionomer cement (GIC) and resin-modified GIC restorations: a systematic review. Eur J Prosthodont Rest Dent 2010; 18: 139-45.

Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V. Demineralization of hard tooth tissue adjacent to resin-modified glass-ionomers and composite resins:  a quantitative systematic review. J Oral Sci 2010; 52: 347-57.

Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V, Banerjee A. Pulp response to resin-modified glass ionomer and calcium hydroxide cements in deep cavities: a quantitative systematic review. Dent Mater 2010; 26: 761-70.

Yengopal V, Mickenautsch S. Resin-modified glass-ionomer cements versus resin-based materials as fissure sealants” a meta-analysis of clinical trials. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2010; 11: 18-25.

Yengopal V, Mickenautsch S, Bezerra AC, Leal SC. Caries-preventive effect of glass ionomer and resin-based fissure sealants on permanent teeth – a meta analysis. J Oral Sci 2009; 51: 373-82.

Yengopal V, Mickenautsch S. Caries preventive effect of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP): a meta-analysis. Acta Odontol Scand 2009; 67: 321-32.

Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V, Banerjee A. Atraumatic restorative treatment versus amalgam restoration longevity: a systematic review. Clin Oral Investig 2010; 14: 233-40.

Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V, Leal SC, Oliveira LB, Bezerra AC, Bönecker M. Absence of carious lesions at margins of glass-ionomer and amalgam restorations: A meta-analysis. Eur J Paediatr Dent 2009; 10: 41-6.

Mickenautsch S, Leal SC, Yengopal V, Bezerra AC, Cruvinel V. Sugar-free chewing gum and dental caries – a systematic review. J Appl Oral Sci 2007; 15: 83-8.

1.2. Articles concerning clinical application of systematic review evidence

Oliveira LB, Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V, Bezerra ACB, Leal SC, Bönecker M. Conhecimento atual sobre a longevidade de selantes ionoméricos. Revista Brasileira de Pesquisa em Saúde 2009; 11: 52-58.

1.3. Overview articles concerning systematic review evidence

Mickenautsch S. How well are GIC product labels related to current systematic review evidence? Dent Update 2011; 38: 634-44.

Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V. Extent and quality of systematic review evidence related to minimum intervention in dentistry: Essential oils, Powered toothbrushes, Triclosan, Xylitol. Int Dent J 2011; 61: 179-92.

Mickenautsch S, Mount GJ, Yengopal V. Therapeutic effect of glass-ionomers: overview of evidence. Austr Dent J 2010; 56: 10-15.

Yengopal V. Essential oils and oral malodour. S Afr Dent J 2004; 59: 204-6.

Yengopal V. Essential oils for caries prevention: A viable option? S Afr Dent J 2004; 59: 337-40.

Yengopal V. Essential oils: some lesser known uses and properties for improved oral health. S Afr Dent J 2004; 59: 381-4.

Yengopal V. First South African Workshop on Evidence-based Oral Health care. Response to query on EBD. S Afr Dent J 2004; 59: 356.

Yengopal V. The use of essential oil mouthwashes as pre procedural rinses for infection control. S Afr Dent J  2004; 59: 247-50.

Yengopal V. Essential oils for implant maintenance: an evidence based appraisal. S Afr Dent J  2004; 59: 296-8.

1.4. Articles concerning the basis of MI and evidence-based scrutiny

Mickenautsch S. Systematic reviews, systematic error and the acquisition of clinical knowledge. BMC Med Res Methodol 2010; 10: 53.

Mickenautsch S. Adopting minimum intervention in dentistry: Diffusion, bias and the role of scientific evidence. Int Dent S Afr 2009; 11: 16-26.

Mickenautsch S. An Introduction to Minimum Intervention Dentistry (MI). Singapore Dent J 2005; 27:1-6.

Yengopal V, Owen CP. Evidence-based Dentistry in South Africa: Part 1: Background and the need for a South African Initiative. S Afr Dent J 2005; 60: 246-7.

Mickenautsch S, Rudolph MJ. Minimal intervention dentistry (MI) for South Africa. S Afr Dent J 2004; 59: 327-9.

1.5. Systematic review updates

Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V.  Absence of carious lesions at margins of glass-ionomer cement and amalgam restorations: An update of systematic review evidence. BMC Res Notes 2011; 4: 58.

Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V. Caries-preventive effect of glass ionomer and resin-based fissure sealants on permanent teeth: An update of systematic review evidence. BMC Res Notes 2011; 4: 22.

2. Abstracts in scientific journals

Leal SC, Mickenautsch S, Bezerra AC, Toledo OA, Figueireda MC. O principio da odontologia de minima interventcao e sua repercussao para o ensino odontologico. [The Concept Of Minimal Intervention Dentistry In Dental Education] (In Portuguese). Braz Oral Res 2005; 19: 25 – PE033.

3. Books for the specialist

Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V, Bönecker M, Leal SC, Bezerra ACB, Oliveira LB. Minimum Intervention (MI): A New Approach In Dentistry - Evidence-Based Compendium. (eBook). 2nd and 3rd Edition, Midentistry  – Johannesburg. 2007, ISBN: 0-620-34080-0. 

Chinese Translation.     2007 and 2008

Leal SC, Mickenautsch S. How to apply evidence-based minimum intervention  (MI) in the dental practice a ‘patient-based learning’ guide. (eBook).  Midentistry – Johannesburg, 2006.  ISBN: 0-620-36319-3.

Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V, Bönecker M, Leal SC, ACB Bezerra ACB, Oliveira LB. Minimum Intervention (MI): A New Approach In Dentistry - Evidence-Based  Compendium. (eBook). 1st Edition, Midentistry  – Johannesburg, 2006.  ISBN: 0-620-34080-0.

German Translation.       2006, ISBN: 0-620-36650-8.

Portuguese Translation. 2006, ISBN: 0-620-36814-4.

4. Conference presentations

 Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V, Bönecker M, Leal SC, Bezerra AC, Oliveira LB. Evidence base of caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA). FDI Annual World Dental Congress, 24 –27 Oct 2007, (Dubai) United Arab Emirates.

Oliveira LB, Raggio DP, Nemutandani S, Yengopal V, Mickenautsch S, Bönecker M. Desempenho de restaurações realizadas pelo tratamento restaurador atraumático (ART): revisão sistemática da literatura. [ART vs amalgam restorations – a systematic review (in Portuguese)]. 23rd SBPqO (IADR) Brazil, 04. - 06.Sep 2006 (Sao Paulo) Brazil.

Mickenautsch S, Leal SC, Yengopal V, Bezerra AC, Peruchi C, Malele Y. Dental chewing gum and caries – a systematic review. Poster presentation. – 3rd International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Pan European Federation Congress, 13. - 16 Sep 2006 (Dublin) Ireland.

Leal SC, Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V, Bezerra AC, Peruchi C, Malele Y. Salivary flow and caries – a systematic review. Poster presentation. – 3rd IADR Pan European Federation Congress, 13. - 16 Sep 2006 (Dublin) Ireland.

Nemutandani S, Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V, Oliveira LB, Imparato JC. Patient comfort after chemo-mechanical caries removal – a systematic review. Poster presentation. – Scientific congress IADR, 06. - 07 Sep 2006 (Pretoria) South Africa.

Yengopal V, Mickenautsch S, Leal SC, Bezerra AC, Cruvinel V. Casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) – a systematic review. Poster presentation.  Scientific congress IADR, 06. – 07. Sep 2006 (Pretoria) South Africa

Bezerra AC, Mickenautsch S, Yengopal V, Leal S, Mtetwa R, Cruvinel V. Glass ionomer based fissure sealants – a systematic review. Poster presentation. – 84th general session & exhibition of the IADR / 1st meeting of the Pan-Asian-Pacific federation - IADR, 28. June – 01. July 2006 (Brisbane) Australia.

Mickenautsch S. Evidence based minimum intervention (MI) in dentistry. Oral presentation. Symposium on minimum intervention dentistry, Faculty of dentistry, Obafemi Awolowo University (Ile-Ife) Nigeria, 04. – 05.  April 2006.