A systematic review on the effectiveness of organic unprocessed products in controlling gingivitis in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of this systematic review is to summarize the available data on the effects of organic unprocessed products in treating gingivitis during treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances.

Materials and methods

Multiple electronic databases were searched up to October 1, 2020. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs), controlled clinical trials, cohort studies of prospective and retrospective design, and cross-sectional studies reporting on natural products for controlling gingivitis in orthodontic patients were eligible for inclusion. The quality of the included RCTs was assessed per the revised Cochrane risk of bias tool for randomized trials (RoB 2.0).

Results

Three RCTs were finally eligible for inclusion, yielding a total of 135 patients with an age range

SUBMITTER: Papadopoulou C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8543457 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature