What do systematic reviews say?

3 questions · 3 findings · 1 reviews · Oral Health · related questions CL0289

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No studies found 1 · 33.3%GRADE not reported 2 · 66.7%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Occlusal adjustment as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy vs Non-surgical periodontal therapy alone (no occlusal adjustment)

Change in probing pocket depth (PPD) · Adults with chronic periodontitis

Occlusal adjustment as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy showed no clear difference in probing (pocket) depth change (difference in mean reduction, mm) compared with non-surgical periodontal therapy alone (no occlusal adjustment); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Occlusal interventions for periodontitis in adults 2008 · Cochrane All outcomes
2 years
MD 0.04 [-0.19, 0.27]
1 study · 50 participants
GRADE not reported

Occlusal adjustment as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy vs Non-surgical periodontal therapy alone (no occlusal adjustment)

Tooth loss · Adults with chronic periodontitis

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Occlusal interventions for periodontitis in adults 2008 · Cochrane All outcomes
Minimum 3 months (planned)
no estimate extracted
0 studies
No studies found

Occlusal adjustment as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy vs Non-surgical periodontal therapy alone (no occlusal adjustment)

Attachment change · Adults with chronic periodontitis

Occlusal adjustment as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal therapy led to higher clinical attachment level change (mean gain, mm) compared with non-surgical periodontal therapy alone (no occlusal adjustment); GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Occlusal interventions for periodontitis in adults 2008 · Cochrane All outcomes
2 years
MD 0.38 [0.04, 0.72]
1 study · 50 participants
GRADE not reported