Question · asked by 1 review
Interdental brushing plus toothbrushing vs Flossing plus toothbrushing: Periodontitis (clinical attachment loss)
- Population
- Adults, 16 years and older (dentate)
- Intervention
- Interdental brushing plus toothbrushing
- Comparison
- Flossing plus toothbrushing
- Outcome
- Periodontitis (clinical attachment loss)
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
What each review found
Include earlier review versions| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Interdental brushing plus toothbrushing vs Flossing plus toothbrushing Periodontitis (clinical attachment loss) · Dentate adults aged 16 years and older The review found no eligible studies for this question. Interdental brushing for the prevention and control of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults (2013) · Cochrane All outcomes | Not estimable. No included study assessed clinical attachment loss, a measure of progression of periodontitis. (See comment) | 0 studies | No studies found |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdental brushing for the prevention and control of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2013-03 | Not listed | Not assessed |
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