Periodontics

A systematic review of definitions of periodontitis and methods that have been used to identify this disease Savage A, Eaton KA, Moles DR, Needleman I. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 2009;36(6):458-67

Effect of periodontal disease treatment during pregnancy on preterm birth incidence: a metaanalysis of randomized trials Polyzos NP, Polyzos IP, Mauri D, Tzioras S, Tsappi M, Cortinovis I, Casazza G. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 2009;200(3):225-32

Efficacy and safety of the use of autologous plasma rich in platelets for tissue regeneration: a systematic review Martinez-Zapata MJ, Marti-Carvajal A, Sola I, Bolibar I, Angel Exposito J, Rodriguez L, Garcia J. Transfusion. 2009;49(1):44-56

Periodontitis as a potential risk factor for peri-implantitis Renvert S, Persson GR. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 2009;36 Suppl 10():9-14

Probing pressure, a highly undervalued unit of measure in periodontal probing: a systematic review on its effect on probing pocket depth Larsen C, Barendregt DS, Slot DE, Van der Velden U, Van der Weijden F. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 2009;36(4):315-22

Root coverage procedures for the treatment of localised recession-type defects Chambrone L, Sukekava F, Araujo MG, Pustiglioni FE, Chambrone LA, Lima LA. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2009;(2):CD007161

Splinting duration and periodontal outcomes for replanted avulsed teeth: a systematic review Hinckfuss SE, Messer LB. Dental Traumatology. 2009;25(2):150-7

Systematic review of periodontal plastic surgery in the treatment of multiple recession-type defects Chambrone L, Lima LA, Pustiglioni FE, Chambrone LA. Journal. 2009;75(3):203a-203f

The effect of periodontal therapy on the survival rate and incidence of complications of multirooted teeth with furcation involvement after an observation period of at least 5 years: a systematic review Huynh-Ba G, Kuonen P, Hofer D, Schmid J, Lang NP, Salvi GE. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 2009;36(2):164-76

The influence of tobacco smoking on the outcomes achieved by root-coverage procedures: a systematic review Chambrone L, Chambrone D, Pustiglioni FE, Chambrone LA, Lima LA. Journal of the American Dental Association. 2009;140(3):294-306

The relationship between diabetes mellitus and destructive periodontal disease: a meta-analysis Chavarry NG, Vettore MV, Sansone C, Sheiham A, Chavarry NGM. Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry. 2009;7(2):107-27

TLR4 as a risk factor for periodontal disease: a reappraisal Ozturk A, Vieira AR. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 2009;36(4):279-86

A systematic review of the effects of full-mouth debridement with and without antiseptics in patients with chronic periodontitis Lang NP, Tan WC, Krahenmann MA, Zwahlen M. J Clin Periodontol. 2008;35(8 Suppl):8-21

Accuracy of real-time polymerase chain reaction versus anaerobic culture in detection of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans and Porphyromonas gingivalis: a meta-analysis Atieh MA. Journal of Periodontology. 2008;79(9):1620-9

Association of the composite IL-1 genotype with peri-implantitis: a systematic review Huynh-Ba G, Lang NP, Tonetti MS, Zwahlen M, Salvi GE. Clinical Oral Implants Research. 2008;19(11):1154-62

Can subepithelial connective tissue grafts be considered the gold standard procedure in the treatment of Miller Class I and II recession-type defects? Chambrone L, Chambrone D, Pustiglioni FE, Chambrone LA, Lima LA. Journal of Dentistry. 2008;36(9):659-71

Cytokine gene polymorphisms in periodontal disease: a meta-analysis of 53 studies including 4178 cases and 4590 controls Nikolopoulos GK, Dimou NL, Hamodrakas SJ, Bagos PG. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 2008;35(9):754-67

Does oral health promotion influence the oral hygiene and gingival health of patients undergoing fixed appliance orthodontic treatment? A systematic literature review Gray D, McIntyre G. J Orthod. 2008;35(4):262-9

Effect of platelet-rich plasma on bone regeneration in dentistry: a systematic review Plachokova, A. S., Nikolidakis, D., Mulder, J., Jansen, J. A., Creugers, N. H., Plachokova, Adelina S., Nikolidakis, Dimitris, Mulder, Jan, Jansen, John A., Creugers, Nico H. J.. . 2008;19(6):539-45

Full-mouth disinfection for the treatment of adult chronic periodontitis Eberhard J, Jepsen S, Jervoe-Storm PM, Needleman I, Worthington HV. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008;(1):CD004622

Full-mouth treatment concepts for chronic periodontitis: a systematic review Eberhard J, Jervoe-Storm PM, Needleman I, Worthington H, Jepsen S. J Clin Periodontol. 2008;35(7):591-604

Full-mouth treatment versus quadrant root surface debridement in the treatment of chronic periodontitis: a systematic review Farman M, Joshi RI. British Dental Journal. 2008;205(9):E18; discussion 496-7

Human leukocyte antigen polymorphism in chronic and aggressive periodontitis among Caucasians: a meta-analysis Stein JM, Machulla HK, Smeets R, Lampert F, Reichert S. J Clin Periodontol. 2008;35(3):183-92

Implant therapy in aggressive periodontitis patients: a systematic review and clinical implications Al-Zahrani, M. S., Al-Zahrani, Mohammad S.. . 2008;39(3):211-5

Implant treatment in periodontitis-susceptible patients: a systematic review Schou S. Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. 2008;35 Suppl 1():9-22

Influence of abutment material on stability of peri-implant tissues: a systematic review Linkevicius T, Apse P. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2008;23(3):449-56

Interventions for replacing missing teeth: maintaining and recovering soft tissue health around dental implants Grusovin MG, Coulthard P, Jourabchian E, Worthington HV, Esposito MA. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008;(1):CD003069

Interventions for replacing missing teeth: treatment of perimplantitis Esposito M, Grusovin MG, Kakisis I, Coulthard P, Worthington HV. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008;(2):CD004970

Is there a temporal trend in the reported treatment efficacy of periodontal regeneration? A meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials Tu YK, Tugnait A, Clerehugh V. J Clin Periodontol. 2008;35(2):139-46

Manual and electronic probing of the periodontal attachment level in untreated periodontitis: a systematic review Silva-Boghossian CM, Amaral CS, Maia LC, Luiz RR, Colombo AP. Journal of Dentistry. 2008;36(8):651-7

Occlusal interventions for periodontitis in adults Weston P, Yaziz YA, Moles DR, Needleman I. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2008;(3):CD004968

Systematic review of implant outcomes in treated periodontitis subjects Ong CT, Ivanovski S, Needleman IG, Retzepi M, Moles DR, Tonetti MS, Donos N. J Clin Periodontol. 2008;35(5):438-62

The effect of cetylpyridinium chloride-containing mouth rinses as adjuncts to toothbrushing on plaque and parameters of gingival inflammation: a systematic review Haps S, Slot DE, Berchier CE, Van der Weijden GA. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2008;6(4):290-303

The effect of laser therapy as an adjunct to non-surgical periodontal treatment in subjects with chronic periodontitis: a systematic review Karlsson MR, Diogo Lofgren CI, Jansson HM. Journal of Periodontology. 2008;79(11):2021-8

The effects of orthodontic therapy on periodontal health: a systematic review of controlled evidence Bollen AM, Cunha-Cruz J, Bakko DW, Huang GJ, Hujoel PP. J Am Dent Assoc. 2008;139(4):413-22

The efficacy of dental floss in addition to a toothbrush on plaque and parameters of gingival inflammation: a systematic review Berchier CE, Slot DE, Haps S, Van der Weijden GA. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2008;6(4):265-79

The efficacy of interdental brushes on plaque and parameters of periodontal inflammation: a systematic review Slot DE, Dorfer CE, Van der Weijden GA. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2008;6(4):253-64

The efficacy of oral irrigation in addition to a toothbrush on plaque and the clinical parameters of periodontal inflammation: a systematic review Husseini A, Slot DE, Van der Weijden GA. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2008;6(4):304-14

The efficacy of woodsticks on plaque and gingival inflammation: a systematic review Hoenderdos NL, Slot DE, Paraskevas S, Van der Weijden GA. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2008;6(4):280-9

Therapy of peri-implantitis: a systematic review Kotsovilis S, Karoussis IK, Trianti M, Fourmousis I. J Clin Periodontol. 2008;35(7):621-9

Toward guided tissue and bone regeneration: morphology, attachment, proliferation, and migration of cells cultured on collagen barrier membranes. A systematic review Behring J, Junker R, Walboomers XF, Chessnut B, Jansen JA. Odontology/The Society of the Nippon Dental University. 2008;96(1):1-11

Treatment of gingival recession with coronally advanced flap procedures: a systematic review Cairo F, Pagliaro U, Nieri M. J Clin Periodontol. 2008;35(8 Suppl):136-62

A comprehensive and critical review of dental implant prognosis in periodontally compromised partially edentulous patients Karoussis IK, Kotsovilis S, Fourmousis I. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2007;18(6):669-79

A systematic review of stress and psychological factors as possible risk factors for periodontal disease Peruzzo DC, Benatti BB, Ambrosano GM, Nogueira-Filho GR, Sallum EA, Casati MZ, Nociti FH Jr. J Periodontol. 2007;78(8):1491-504

Ante's (1926) law revisited: a systematic review on survival rates and complications of fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) on severely reduced periodontal tissue support Lulic M, Bragger U, Lang NP, Zwahlen M, Salvi GE. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2007;18 Suppl 3():63-72

Does tooth brushing influence the development and progression of non-inflammatory gingival recession? A systematic review Rajapakse PS, McCracken GI, Gwynnett E, Steen ND, Guentsch A, Heasman PA. J Clin Periodontol. 2007;34(12):1046-61

Impact of supportive periodontal therapy and implant surface roughness on implant outcome in patients with a history of periodontitis Quirynen M, Abarca M, Van Assche N, Nevins M, van Steenberghe D. J Clin Periodontol. 2007;34(9):805-15

Meta-analyses of studies of 0.2% delmopinol mouth rinse as an adjunct to gingival health and plaque control measures Addy M, Moran J, Newcombe RG. J Clin Periodontol. 2007;34(1):58-65

Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases Renz A, Ide M, Newton T, Robinson PG, Smith D. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(2):CD005097

Regenerative periodontal therapy in intrabony defects: state of the art Cortellini P, Labriola A, Tonetti MS. Minerva Stomatol. 2007;56(10):519-39

Routine scale and polish for periodontal health in adults Beirne P, Worthington HV, Clarkson JE. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(4):CD004625

Selection bias in case-control studies on periodontitis: a systematic review Lopez R, Scheutz F, Errboe M, Baelum V. Eur J Oral Sci. 2007;115(5):339-43

The association of the composite IL-1 genotype with periodontitis progression and/or treatment outcomes: a systematic review Huynh-Ba G, Lang NP, Tonetti MS, Salvi GE. J Clin Periodontol. 2007;34(4):305-17

A review of the effects of stannous fluoride on gingivitis Paraskevas S, van der Weijden GA. J Clin Periodontol. 2006;33(1):1-13

A systematic review of marginal soft tissue at implants subjected to immediate loading or immediate restoration Glauser R, Zembic A, Hammerle CH. Clin Oral Implants Res. 2006;17 Suppl 2():82-92

A systematic review on the effects of the chlorhexidine chip when used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in the treatment of chronic periodontitis Cosyn J, Wyn I. J Periodontol. 2006;77(2):257-64

Effect of periodontal treatment on serum C-reactive protein levels: a systematic review and meta-analysis Ioannidou E, Malekzadeh T, Dongari-Bagtzoglou A. J Periodontol. 2006;77(10):1635-42

Flap thickness as a predictor of root coverage: a systematic review Hwang D, Wang HL. J Periodontol. 2006;77(10):1625-34

Guided tissue regeneration for periodontal infra-bony defects Needleman IG, Worthington HV, Giedrys-Leeper E, Tucker RJ. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;(2):CD001724

Periodontal status of diabetics compared with nondiabetics: a meta-analysis Khader YS, Dauod AS, El-Qaderi SS, Alkafajei A, Batayha WQ. J Diabetes Complications. 2006;20(1):59-68

Systemic effects of periodontitis Loos BG. Int J Dent Hyg. 2006;4 Suppl 1():34-8; discussion 50-2

The management of drug-induced gingival overgrowth Mavrogiannis M, Ellis JS, Thomason JM, Seymour RA. J Clin Periodontol. 2006;33(6):434-9

A socio-economic perspective on periodontal diseases: a systematic review Klinge B, Norlund A. J Clin Periodontol. 2005;32 Suppl 6():314-25

A systematic review of professional mechanical plaque removal for prevention of periodontal diseases Needleman I, Suvan J, Moles DR, Pimlott J. J Clin Periodontol. 2005;32 Suppl 6():229-82

A systematic review of the effectiveness of self-performed mechanical plaque removal in adults with gingivitis using a manual toothbrush van der Weijden GA, Hioe KP. J Clin Periodontol. 2005;32 Suppl 6():214-28

A systematic review on the effects of subgingival chlorhexidine gel administration in the treatment of chronic periodontitis Cosyn J, Sabzevar MM. J Periodontol. 2005;76(11):1805-13

Acellular dermal matrix for mucogingival surgery: a meta-analysis Gapski R, Parks CA, Wang HL. J Periodontol. 2005;76(11):1814-22

Adjunctive subantimicrobial dose doxycycline in smokers and non-smokers with chronic periodontitis Preshaw PM, Hefti AF, Bradshaw MH. J Clin Periodontol. 2005;32(6):610-6

Cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analyses of periodontitis prevention Braegger U. J Clin Periodontol. 2005;32 Suppl 6():301-13

Does periodontal treatment improve glycemic control in diabetic patients? A meta-analysis of intervention studies Janket SJ, Wightman A, Baird AE, Van Dyke TE, Jones JA. J Dent Res. 2005;84(12):1154-9

Enamel matrix derivative (Emdogain) for periodontal tissue regeneration in intrabony defects Esposito M, Grusovin MG, Coulthard P, Worthington HV. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005;(4):CD003875

Evidence-based veterinary dentistry: a systematic review of homecare for prevention of periodontal disease in dogs and cats Roudebush P, Logan E, Hale FA. J Vet Dent. 2005;22(1):6-15

Host response modulation in the management of periodontal diseases Salvi GE, Lang NP. J Clin Periodontol. 2005;32 Suppl 6():108-29

How effective is surgical therapy compared with nonsurgical debridement? Heitz-Mayfield LJ. Periodontol 2000. 2005;37():72-87

Impact of local adjuncts to scaling and root planing in periodontal disease therapy: a systematic review Bonito AJ, Lux L, Lohr KN. J Periodontol. 2005;76(8):1227-36

Periodontal diseases and the risk of preterm birth and low birth weight: a meta-analysis Khader YS, Ta'ani Q. J Periodontol. 2005;76(2):161-5

Personal oral hygiene and chronic periodontitis: a systematic review Hujoel PP, Cunha-Cruz J, Loesche WJ, Robertson PB. Periodontol 2000. 2005;37():29-34

Routine scale and polish for periodontal health in adults Beirne P, Forgie A, Worthington HV, Clarkson JE. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005;(1):CD004625

Systematic review of the effect of smoking on nonsurgical periodontal therapy Labriola A, Needleman I, Moles DR. Periodontol 2000. 2005;37():124-37

Validation of self-reported periodontal disease: a systematic review Blicher B, Joshipura K, Eke P. J Dent Res. 2005;84(10):881-90

Antimicrobial treatment of peri-implant diseases Heitz-Mayfield LJ, Lang NP. Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2004;19 Suppl():128-39

Meta-analysis of local metronidazole in the treatment of chronic periodontitis Pavia M, Nobile CG, Bianco A, Angelillo IF. J Periodontol. 2004;75(6):830-8

Peri-implant diseases. A systematic review of the literature Romeo E, Ghisolfi M, Carmagnola D. Minerva Stomatol. 2004;53(5):215-30

Periodontal diseases and the risk of coronary heart and cerebrovascular diseases: a meta-analysis Khader YS, Albashaireh ZS, Alomari MA. J Periodontol. 2004;75(8):1046-53

Systemic antibiotics in the management of chronic periodontitis Preshaw PM. Eur J Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2004;12(2):63-9

The use of enamel matrix derivative in the treatment of periodontal defects: a literature review and meta-analysis Venezia E, Goldstein M, Boyan BD, Schwartz Z. Crit Rev Oral Biol Med. 2004;15(6):382-402

Efficacy of chemical root surface modifiers in the treatment of periodontal disease. A systematic review Mariotti A. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):205-26

Evidence-based mucogingival therapy. Part 1: A critical review of the literature on root coverage procedures Pagliaro U, Nieri M, Franceschi D, Clauser C, Pini-Prato G. J Periodontol. 2003;74(5):709-40

Evidence-based mucogingival therapy. Part 2: Ordinary and individual patient data meta-analyses of surgical treatment of recession using complete root coverage as the outcome variable Clauser C, Nieri M, Franceschi D, Pagliaro U, Pini-Prato G. J Periodontol. 2003;74(5):741-56

Growth and amelogenin-like factors in periodontal wound healing. A systematic review Giannobile WV, Somerman MJ. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):193-204

Guided tissue regeneration for the treatment of periodontal intrabony and furcation defects. A systematic review Murphy KG, Gunsolley JC. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):266-302

Guided tissue regeneration-based root coverage: meta-analysis Al-Hamdan K, Eber R, Sarment D, Kowalski C, Wang HL. J Periodontol. 2003;74(10):1520-33

Local anti-infective therapy: mechanical and physical approaches. A systematic review Hallmon WW, Rees TD. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):99-114

Local anti-infective therapy: pharmacological agents. A systematic review Hanes PJ, Purvis JP. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):79-98

Meta-analysis of local tetracycline in treating chronic periodontitis Pavia M, Nobile CG, Angelillo IF. J Periodontol. 2003;74(6):916-32

Meta-analysis of periodontal disease and risk of coronary heart disease and stroke Janket SJ, Baird AE, Chuang SK, Jones JA. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod. 2003;95(5):559-69

Microbial identification in the management of periodontal diseases. A systematic review Listgarten MA, Loomer PM. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):182-92

Periodontal host modulation with antiproteinase, anti-inflammatory, and bone-sparing agents. A systematic review Reddy MS, Geurs NC, Gunsolley JC. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):12-37

Surgical therapies for the treatment of gingival recession. A systematic review Oates TW, Robinson M, Gunsolley JC. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):303-20

Systemic anti-infective periodontal therapy. A systematic review Haffajee AD, Socransky SS, Gunsolley JC. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):115-81

The efficacy of bone replacement grafts in the treatment of periodontal osseous defects. A systematic review Reynolds MA, Aichelmann-Reidy ME, Branch-Mays GL, Gunsolley JC. Ann Periodontol. 2003;8(1):227-65

A systematic review of efficacy of machine-driven and manual subgingival debridement in the treatment of chronic periodontitis Tunkel J, Heinecke A, Flemmig TF. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():72-81; discussion 90-1

A systematic review of graft materials and biological agents for periodontal intraosseous defects Trombelli L, Heitz-Mayfield LJ, Needleman I, Moles D, Scabbia A. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():117-35; discussion 160-2

A systematic review of guided tissue regeneration for periodontal furcation defects. What is the effect of guided tissue regeneration compared with surgical debridement in the treatment of furcation defects? Jepsen S, Eberhard J, Herrera D, Needleman I. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():103-16; discussion 160-2

A systematic review of guided tissue regeneration for periodontal infrabony defects Needleman I, Tucker R, Giedrys-Leeper E, Worthington H. J Periodontal Res. 2002;37(5):380-8

A systematic review of powered vs manual toothbrushes in periodontal cause-related therapy Sicilia A, Arregui I, Gallego M, Cabezas B, Cuesta S. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():39-54; discussion 90-1

A systematic review of the effect of anti-infective therapy in the treatment of peri-implantitis Klinge B, Gustafsson A, Berglundh T. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():213-25; discussion 232-3

A systematic review of the effect of surgical debridement vs non-surgical debridement for the treatment of chronic periodontitis Heitz-Mayfield LJ, Trombelli L, Heitz F, Needleman I, Moles D. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():92-102; discussion 160-2

A systematic review of the prevalence of root sensitivity following periodontal therapy von Troil B, Needleman I, Sanz M. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():173-7; discussion 195-6

A systematic review on the clinical efficacy of subgingival debridement in the treatment of chronic periodontitis Van der Weijden GA, Timmerman MF. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():55-71; discussion 90-1

A systematic review on the effect of systemic antimicrobials as an adjunct to scaling and root planing in periodontitis patients Herrera D, Sanz M, Jepsen S, Needleman I, Roldan S. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():136-59; discussion 160-2

A systematic review on the use of residual probing depth, bleeding on probing and furcation status following initial periodontal therapy to predict further attachment and tooth loss Renvert S, Persson GR. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():82-9; discussion 90-1

Can presence or absence of periodontal pathogens distinguish between subjects with chronic and aggressive periodontitis? A systematic review Mombelli A, Casagni F, Madianos PN. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():10-21; discussion 37-8

Meta-analysis of the effect of scaling and root planing, surgical treatment and antibiotic therapies on periodontal probing depth and attachment loss Hung HC, Douglass CW. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29(11):975-86

Periodontal diseases in Central and South America Gjermo P, Rosing CK, Susin C, Oppermann R. Periodontol 2000. 2002;29():70-8

Periodontal plastic surgery for treatment of localized gingival recessions: a systematic review Roccuzzo M, Bunino M, Needleman I, Sanz M. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():178-94; discussion 195-6

Periodontal therapy using local delivery of antimicrobial agents Niederman R, Abdelshehid G, Goodson JM. Dent Clin North Am. 2002;46(4):665-77, viii

Supportive periodontal care: the effect of periodic subgingival debridement compared with supragingival prophylaxis with respect to clinical outcomes Heasman PA, McCracken GI, Steen N. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():163-72; discussion 195-6

Treatment of intrabony periodontal defects with enamel matrix derivative: a literature review Kalpidis CD, Ruben MP. J Periodontol. 2002;73(11):1360-76

Clinical crown height (length)--a review of published measurements Volchansky A, Cleaton-Jones P. J Clin Periodontol. 2001;28(12):1085-90

Epidemiologic associations between periodontal disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Garcia RI, Nunn ME, Vokonas PS. Ann Periodontol. 2001;6(1):71-7

Periodontal considerations in removable partial denture treatment: a review of the literature Petridis H, Hempton TJ. Int J Prosthodont. 2001;14(2):164-72

Focus on intrabony defects--conservative therapy Lang NP. Periodontol 2000. 2000;22():51-8

Cigarette smoking and periodontitis: methodology to assess the strength of evidence in support of a causal association Gelskey SC. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 1999;27(1):16-24

Site-specific attachment level change detected by physical probing in untreated chronic adult periodontitis: review of studies 1982-1997 Breen HJ, Johnson NW, Rogers PA. J Periodontol. 1999;70(3):312-28

Treatment of intrabony defects by different surgical procedures. A literature review Laurell L, Gottlow J, Zybutz M, Persson R. J Periodontol. 1998;69(3):303-13

Case selection and treatment considerations of guided tissue regeneration in deep intrabony defects Tonetti MS, Cortellini P. Curr Opin Periodontol. 1997;4():82-8

Clinical regeneration with guided tissue barriers Evans GH, Yukna RA, Cambre KM, Gardiner DL. Curr Opin Periodontol. 1997;4():75-81

Meta-analysis of the effect of systemic metronidazole as an adjunct to scaling and root planing for adult periodontitis Elter JR, Lawrence HP, Offenbacher S, Beck JD. J Periodontal Res. 1997;32(6):487-96

Successful regeneration of mandibular Class II furcation defects: an evidence-based treatment approach Machtei EE, Schallhorn RG. Int J Periodontics Restorative Dent. 1995;15(2):146-67

A review of longitudinal studies that compared periodontal therapies Kaldahl WB, Kalkwarf KL, Patil KD. J Periodontol. 1993;64(4):243-53

Meta-analysis of clinical trials in periodontal research Antczak-Bouckoms A. Periodontol 2000. 1993;2():140-9

Meta-analysis of surgical versus non-surgical methods of treatment for periodontal disease Antczak-Bouckoms A, Joshipura K, Burdick E, Tulloch JF. J Clin Periodontol. 1993;20(4):259-68

Quality assessment and meta-analysis of systemic tetracycline use in chronic adult periodontitis Hayes C, Antczak-Bouckoms A, Burdick E. J Clin Periodontol. 1992;19(3):164-8