Interventions for Early-Stage Pericoronitis: Systematic Review of Randomized Clinical Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To investigate the efficacy and safety of interventions for early stage pericoronitis.

Methods

We searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in databases from inception to July 2020, without language restriction. RCTs assessing adolescents and adults were included.

Results

Seven RCT with clinical diversity were included, so, it was not possible to conduct meta-analyses. Individual study data showed an improvement in oral health quality of life in favor of topical benzydamine versus diclofenac capsule (Mean difference (MD) -1.10, 95% Confidence interval (CI) -1.85 to -0.35), and no difference between topical benzydamine and flurbiprofen capsule (MD -0.55 95% CI -1.18 to 0.0). There was no difference between diclofenac and flurbiprofen capsules (MD 0.55

SUBMITTER: Schalch TO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8772688 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature