Does chlorhexidine improve periodontal health and bacterial profiles in patients with special health care needs? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Front Oral Health · 2025 · PMC12669217 · PMID 41341188

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did not reach statistical significanceno p-value reported

Although 1% CHX group showed similar trends, they did not reach statistical significance compared to controls.

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