Added effect of 1% topical alendronate in intra-bony and inter-radicular defects as part of step II periodontal therapy: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis

• Main Authors: Claudia Arena (Author), Vito Carlo Alberto Caponio (Author), Khrystyna Zhurakivska (Author), Lucio Lo Russo (Author), Lorenzo Lo Muzio (Author), Giuseppe Troiano (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the role of alendronate combined with step 2 of periodontal therapy in reducing probing pocket depth, improving clinical attachment level, and reducing bone defect depth in intra-bony and inter-radicular defects. Metho...