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Adjunctive Diode Laser Therapy and Probiotic Lactobacillus Therapy in the Treatment of Periodontitis and Peri-Implant Disease
Published on: May 9, 2022
Claims that periodontal treatment reduces costs of treating five systemic conditions are questionable
1Emeritus Professor of Dental Public Health, Department of Epidemiology & Public Health, University College London, 1-19 Torrington Place, London WC1E 6BT, UK.
Article Title And Bibliographic Information:
Impact of periodontal therapy on general health: evidence from insurance data for five systemic conditions. Jeffcoat MK, Jeffcoat RL, Gladowski PA, Bramson JB, Blum JJ. Am J Prev Med 2014; 47(2):166-74 REVIEWER: Aubrey Sheiham, BDS, PhD, DHC PURPOSE/QUESTION: Did periodontal treatment reduce the medical costs and inpatient hospitalizations during the 5 years after periodontal treatment in individuals with five systemic medical diseases or conditions, namely, type 2 diabetes; coronary artery disease; cerebral vascular disease; rheumatoid arthritis; and pregnancy?
Source Of Funding:
Industry: United Concordia Companies, Inc.
Type Of Study/Design:
Retrospective cohort study
Level Of Evidence:
Level 3: Other evidence
Strength Of Recommendation Grade:
Not applicable.
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