SynthesisInternational journal of implant dentistry2025
Optimizing implant hygiene: the added value of interproximal cleaning devices around implant-supported restorations-a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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statement of problemA well-defined protocol for self-performed interproximal oral hygiene around implant-supported restorations is currently lacking. PURPOSE: To assess the efficacy of home-care interproximal cleaning measures used adjunctively to mechanical toothbrushing in reducing signs of inflammation in patients with peri-implant mucositis.
methodsA systematic electronic literature search followed by a manual search using the PRISMA guidelines was performed. Randomized controlled trials and prospective studies evaluating the effectiveness of different interproximal cleaning devices in reducing inflammation signs in patients with peri-implant mucositis were selected according to pre-determined inclusion and exclusion criteria. The meta-analysis was carried out using the Rev Man 5.4 software program.
resultsOut of a preliminary pool of 792 articles, 6 relevant studies were identified for final evaluation. Interproximal cleaning devices investigated were: dental floss, interproximal brush, oral irrigator(water), oral irrigator(CHX). The following clinical variables were analysed: plaque index(PI), gingival index(GI), bleeding on probing (BOP) and interleukin 6. Due to hetergeneity, only two studies fulfilled the eligibility criteria for meta-analysis. Oral irrigators and interdental brushes showed a higher but not-significant improvement in signs of peri-implant mucositis than dental floss. The meta-analysis revealed no statistically significant difference between toothbrushing alone and toothbrushing with an oral irrigator (water) in reducing BOP and PI.
conclusionAll interproximal cleaning devices evaluated in this review demonstrated some degree of effectiveness in controlling biofilm accumulation and mitigating peri-implant inflammation. However, evidence on self-performed oral hygiene around dental implants-especially concerning interproximal devices-remains limited.
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