evidencegaps
Primary study · included by 1 review

Efficacy of a herbal extract gel in the treatment of gingivitis: A clinical study.

Somu 2012 · Somu C Ashwini, Ravindra S, Ajith Soumya, et al. · Journal of Ayurveda and integrative medicine · 2012

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Clinical Efficacy of Interventions Based on Professional Mechanical Plaque Removal in the Treatment of Dental Biofilm-Induced Gingivitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Somu 2012 · Figure 2; Table 4; reference list
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Supragingival plaque scores
Professional mechanical plaque removal (scaling) alone vs No treatment (continued routine oral hygiene) · 2-6 weeks
SMD 1.13 [0.60, 1.66]2 studies · 71 participantsGRADE not reported
Gingival inflammation indices (GBS, PBI) at patient level
Professional mechanical plaque removal (scaling) alone vs No treatment (continued routine oral hygiene) · 2-6 weeks
SMD 0.28 [-0.21, 0.77]2 studies · 71 participantsLow

1 including review in total.