Routine scale and polish for periodontal health in adults

Many dentists or hygienists provide scaling and polishing for patients at regular intervals, even if those patients are considered to be at low risk of developing periodontal disease. There is debate over the clinical effectiveness and cost effectiveness of 'routine scaling and polishing'...

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Published in:	Cochrane database of systematic reviews no. 11; p. CD004625
Main Authors:	Worthington, Helen V, Clarkson, Jan E, Bryan, Gemma, Beirne, Paul V
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 07.11.2013
Subjects:	Adult Dental Plaque - prevention & control Dental Polishing - adverse effects Dental Prophylaxis - adverse effects Dental Scaling - adverse effects Gingivitis - prevention & control Humans Periodontal Diseases - prevention & control Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Time Factors
ISSN:	1469-493X, 1469-493X
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