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Primary study · included by 1 review

Comparison of various modalities of "simple" periodontal therapy on oral cleanliness and bleeding.

Lim 1996 · Lim L P, Davies W I · Journal of clinical periodontology · 1996

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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 Lim and Davies 1996 · Figure 2; Table 4; reference list
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Gingival inflammation indices (BOP score, GBS) at patient level
Professional mechanical plaque removal plus oral hygiene instructions vs Oral hygiene instructions alone · 2-6 weeks
SMD 0.25 [0.07, 0.44]3 studies · 487 participantsLow
Supragingival plaque scores
Professional mechanical plaque removal plus oral hygiene instructions vs Oral hygiene instructions alone · 2-6 weeks
SMD 0.20 [-0.01, 0.41]2 studiesGRADE not reported

1 including review in total.