Effectiveness of chlorhexidine gels and chips in Periodontitis Patients after Scaling and Root Planing: a systematic review and Meta-analysis

Autor: Zahratul Umami Annisa, Benso Sulijaya, Ette Soraya Shahnaz Tadjoedin, Dimas Ilham Hutomo, Sri Lelyati C. Masulili
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: BMC Oral Health, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-10 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1472-6831
DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03241-2
Popis: Abstract Periodontal pockets are characteristic of periodontitis. Scaling and root planing is the gold standard for periodontitis treatment. Additional local antimicrobials are recommended in patients with a probing depth of ≥ 5 mm. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of chlorhexidine compared to other local antimicrobials in periodontitis. Searches were conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Meta-analysis was performed on studies that met inclusion criteria after risk of bias assessment. Meta-analysis between chlorhexidine chips and other antimicrobials showed a mean difference in probing depth after one month of 0.58 mm (p
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