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71 questions · 81 findings · 6 reviews · Periodontology

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No studies found 35 · 43.2%GRADE not reported 22 · 27.2%Very low 20 · 24.7%Low 2 · 2.5%Moderate 2 · 2.5%High 0 · 0%

Photodynamic therapy plus mechanical debridement vs Mechanical debridement alone

Percentage of bleeding on probing (BOP) · Adults treated for periodontitis and receiving supportive periodontal therapy (SPT)
1 finding from 1 review

Photodynamic therapy plus mechanical debridement vs Mechanical debridement alone

Clinical attachment level (CAL) · Adults treated for periodontitis and receiving supportive periodontal therapy (SPT)

It is very uncertain whether photodynamic therapy plus mechanical debridement changes clinical attachment level (mm) compared with mechanical debridement alone (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Photodynamic therapy plus mechanical debridement vs Mechanical debridement alone

Probing pocket depth · Adults treated for periodontitis and receiving supportive periodontal therapy (SPT)

It is very uncertain whether photodynamic therapy plus mechanical debridement changes probing pocket depth (mm) compared with mechanical debridement alone (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Supportive periodontal therapy (SPT) including mechanical debridement vs Monitoring only, or alternative interventions that do not include mechanical debridement

Outcome not reported · Adults treated for periodontitis and receiving supportive periodontal therapy (SPT)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Occlusal intervention as an adjunct to periodontal therapy vs Sham (placebo) occlusal intervention as an adjunct to periodontal therapy

Outcome not reported · Adults (aged 18 years or older) with a clinical diagnosis of (chronic) periodontitis

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Occlusal adjustment as an adjunct to surgical periodontal therapy vs Surgical periodontal therapy alone (no occlusal adjustment)

Adverse effects (e.g. thermal sensitivity, over-eruption, TMJ symptoms, poor aesthetics, reduced oral hygiene) · Adults with chronic periodontitis

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Occlusal adjustment as an adjunct to surgical periodontal therapy vs Surgical periodontal therapy alone (no occlusal adjustment)

Attachment change · Adults with chronic periodontitis

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

1 finding from 1 review

Occlusal adjustment as an adjunct to surgical periodontal therapy vs Surgical periodontal therapy alone (no occlusal adjustment)

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

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

1 finding from 1 review

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

Adverse effects (e.g. thermal sensitivity, over-eruption, TMJ symptoms, poor aesthetics, reduced oral hygiene) · Adults with chronic periodontitis

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

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

One type of occlusal intervention as an adjunct to periodontal therapy vs A different type of occlusal intervention as an adjunct to periodontal therapy (head-to-head)

Outcome not reported · Adults (aged 18 years or older) with a clinical diagnosis of (chronic) periodontitis

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Adjunctive antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) applied after submucosal instrumentation (SI) vs Submucosal instrumentation (SI) alone, or SI plus placebo/sham aPDT

Quality of life · Adults (> 18 years) with peri-implant mucositis, receiving active treatment

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Adjunctive antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) applied after submucosal instrumentation (SI) vs Submucosal instrumentation (SI) alone, or SI plus placebo/sham aPDT

Change in gingival recession (REC) · Adults (> 18 years) with peri-implant mucositis, receiving active treatment

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review