Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 2 , Pages 74-75, June 2005

No evidence that improved personal oral hygiene prevents or controls chronic periodontitis

School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

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

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PII: S1532-3382(05)00049-7

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2005.04.004

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 5, Issue 2 , Pages 74-75, June 2005

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