Effect of Periodontal Treatment in Patients with Periodontitis and Diabetes: Review of Systematic Reviews with Meta-Analyses in the Last Five Years

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DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12181844

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The 18 included reviews can overlap in their underlying trials; their participant counts must not be treated as independent evidence. The overview identifies important methodological weaknesses and risk of bias. It supports integrated assessment, not a claim that dental therapy replaces diabetes management.

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