No evidence that improved personal oral hygiene prevents or controls chronic periodontitis
Original Article
Hujoel PP, Cunha-Cruz J, Loesche WJ, Robertson PB. Personal oral hygiene and chronic periodontitis: a systematic review. Periodontal 2000. 2005;37:29-34.
Level of Evidence
1a
Purpose
The aim of this study was to review the evidence from randomized controlled trials on whether improved personal oral hygiene is associated with decreased risk for periodontitis initiation or progression.
Source of Funding
External sources of support: NIH: NIDCR R-01 DE13912; Grant from Capes-Coordenacao de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nivel Superior.
Type of Study/Design
Systematic review
School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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