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Meta-Analysis
. 2018 Dec;18(4):358-359.
doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2018.10.004. Epub 2018 Oct 19.

Adjunctive Use of Chlorhexidine Mouthwash to Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy May Enhance Periodontal Pocket Depth Reduction

Tae-Ju Oh
Meta-Analysis

Adjunctive Use of Chlorhexidine Mouthwash to Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy May Enhance Periodontal Pocket Depth Reduction

Tae-Ju Oh. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2018 Dec.

Abstract

Article title and bibliographic information: Chlorhexidine mouthwash as an adjunct to mechanical therapy in chronic periodontitis: a meta-analysis. da Costa L, Amaral C, Barbirato D, Leao A, Fogacci M.JADA 2017;148(5):308-18.

Source of funding: The authors' own institutions.

Type of study/design: A meta-analysis.

Keywords: Chlorhexidine; Meta-analysis; Periodontal pocket; Root planing.

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