Does non-surgical periodontal treatment contribute to rheumatoid arthritis amelioration? Evidence based on an overview and meta-analysis
Sicília Rezende Oliveira,
José Alcides Almeida Arruda,
Ayda Henriques Schneider
et al.
Abstract:To perform an overview by analyzing clinical outcomes in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who underwent non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT). Electronic searches were conducted across four databases and gray literature with no restriction on language or publication date. The study followed the 2020 PRISMA statement. A meta-analysis was performed comprising 18 primary studies from SRs to examine the effects of NSPT (n = 201 subjects in the non-NSPT vs. n = 199 in the NSPT group) on 28-joint Disea… Show more
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