SynthesisClinical oral investigations2020
The impact of nonsurgical periodontal treatment on oral health-related quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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33 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 68 citations in OpenAlex.
- Association of periodontitis and tooth loss with cognitive decline in the older adults - a systematic review.BMC oral health · 2026Pooled it
- Understanding the feelings and experiences of patients with periodontal disease: a qualitative meta-synthesis.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2022Pooled it
- Timing of Re-Evaluation After Periodontal Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of periodontal research · 2026Trial
- Patient-reported experiences and outcomes following two different approaches for non-surgical periodontal treatment: a randomized field study.BMC oral health · 2021Trial
- Oral health-related quality of life outcomes in a randomized clinical trial to assess a community-based oral hygiene intervention among adults living in low-income senior housing.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2021Trial
- Electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) nanofibers loaded with quaternary ammonium compounds for localized eradication of periodontal biofilms.Materials advances · 2026Article
- Salivary osteocalcin as a biomarker for periodontal disease progression and treatment response: a prospective longitudinal study.The Saudi dental journal · 2026Article
- The economic and societal impact of periodontal and peri-implant diseases.Periodontology 2000 · 2025Review
- Changes in Osseous Morphology Following Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy: A Possible Paradigm Shift for the Treatment of Intrabony Defects?Journal of clinical periodontology · 2025Review
- Determinants of Oral Health Outcomes and Quality of Life in Diabetic Patients from Western Romania: A Behavioral Model Approach.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Clinical evaluation of full mouth disinfection and azithromycin in chronic periodontitis: randomized clinical trial.3 Biotech · 2025Article
- Mediators of the association between education and periodontitis: Mendelian randomization study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Effect of Discontinuation of Supportive Periodontal Therapy on Periodontal Status-A Retrospective Study.Journal of clinical periodontology · 2025Article
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- Knowledge, attitudes, and practice related to tooth loss and dentures among patients with dental arch deficiencies.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Perception of Periodontitis Patients about Treatment Outcomes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Prevalence and Severity of Circumferential Alveolar Bone Loss Using CBCT Images: A Retrospective Study of 20,620 Surfaces of 5155 Teeth.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Pathogenic mechanisms and potential applications of extracellular vesicles from periodontal pathogens in periodontitis.Frontiers in immunology · 2024Review
- Synergy of Regenerative Periodontal Surgery and Orthodontics Improves Quality of Life of Patients with Stage IV Periodontitis: 24-Month Outcomes of a Multicenter RCT.Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Periodontal Disease and Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy on the OHRQoL of the Patient: A Pilot Study of Case Series.Dentistry journal · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo estimate the impact of nonsurgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) on patients' oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). The focused question for this systematic review was: in adults patients with periodontitis, does NSPT improve oral health-related quality of life? MATERIAL AND
methodsFive databases (PubMed, CIHNL, EMBASE, LILACS and CENTRAL) were searched up to April 2019 (PROSPERO CRD42018103393). Intervention trials and cohort studies assessing the OHRQoL data of adults with periodontitis, enduring non-surgical periodontal treatment (NSPT) were eligible for inclusion. Subgroup random-effects meta-analysis was conducted methodically.
resultsOverall, 491 studies were retrieved, out of which 19 met the inclusion criteria. Two randomized clinical trials (RCTs) and ten cohort studies were further analysed. Seven cohort studies were included in the statistical analysis. Subgroup meta-analyses of cohort studies revealed that NSPT improves in average 2.49 (95% CI 0.95-4.02), 8.94 (95% CI 6.89-10.99) and 6.49 (95% CI 5.11-7.88) OHRQoL levels at 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks and 6-12 weeks of post-treatment, respectively.
conclusionsNSPT procedures greatly improve the oral health-related quality of life within a short time, remaining stable after 3 months of treatment. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This systematic review brings forward summary evidence that NSPT improves the OHRQoL in adults with periodontitis from a patient-centred perception and remain stable in the short term.
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