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Primary study · included by 1 review

Clinical outcomes of using erythritol powder by means of air polishing with ultrasonic debridement in the treatment of initial periodontal pockets in hand of dental students: A split-mouth, randomized, comparative, controlled study. Part I.

Albonni 2021 · Albonni Hala, Alseirafi Walaa, Tekleh Hiba, et al. · International journal of dental hygiene · 2021

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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 Albonni 2021 · Figure 2; Table 4; reference list
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Supragingival plaque scores
Ultrasonic scaling plus air polishing (scaling for calculus only) vs Ultrasonic scaling plus rubber cup polishing with prophylaxis paste · 2-6 weeks
SMD 0.04 [-0.36, 0.44]3 studies · 168 participantsGRADE not reported
Gingival inflammation indices (BOP, PBI, SBI, GI, mGI) at patient level
Ultrasonic scaling plus air polishing (scaling for calculus only) vs Ultrasonic scaling plus rubber cup polishing with prophylaxis paste · 2-6 weeks
SMD 0.02 [-0.38, 0.41]3 studies · 168 participantsVery low

1 including review in total.