AIMS: to systematically review the evidence evaluating the efficacy of long-term, routine, professional mechanical plaque removal (PMPR) in the prevention of @entity2521 progression. METHODS: A literature search was conducted to identify prospective studies evaluating the effect of PMPR in @entity2521 @entity1 undergoing active periodontal therapy and enrolled in a maintenance program including PMPR for at least 3 years. RESULTS: No RCTs evaluating the efficacy of the intervention when compared to no treatment during maintenance were found. Nineteen prospective studies assessing the effect of PMPR as part of the supportive therapy were included. In general, studies reported no to low incidence of @entity2524 during follow-up. The weighted mean yearly rate of @entity2524 was 0.15    0.14 and 0.09    0.08 for follow-up of 5 years or 12-14 years, respectively, with no significant differences between groups. Mean clinical attachment loss was < 1 mm at follow-up ranging from 5 to 12 years. CONCLUSIONS: Supportive therapy, which encompasses PMPR, may limit the incidence and yearly rate of @entity2524 as well as the loss in clinical attachment in @entity1 treated for @entity2521 . However, whether and to what extent the intervention may impact on long-term periodontal parameters still needs to be assessed. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Effect of professional mechanical plaque removal performed on a long-term, routine basis in the secondary prevention of XXXX . A systematic review.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity2524 :: ('MESH:D016388', 'Disease') :: ['tooth loss'] @entity2521 :: ('MESH:D010518', 'Disease') :: ['periodontitis']
@entity2521 :: (MESH:D010518,Disease) :: ['periodontitis']
