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Etiopathogenesis of periodontal disease.

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Etiopathogenesis of periodontal disease.

Classification of periodontitis (Armitage 1999; Geurs 2015).
AL = attachment loss; PD = pocket depth.

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Classification of periodontitis (Armitage 1999; Geurs 2015).
AL = attachment loss; PD = pocket depth.

Study flow diagram.

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Study flow diagram.

Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.

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Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.

Risk of bias graph: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item presented as percentages across all included studies.

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Figure 5

Risk of bias graph: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item presented as percentages across all included studies.

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 1: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 1.1

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 1: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 2: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 1.2

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 2: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 3: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 1.3

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 3: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 4: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 1.4

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 4: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 5: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 1.5

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 5: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 6: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 1.6

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 6: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 7: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 1.7

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 7: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 8: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 1.8

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 8: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 9: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 1.9

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 9: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 10: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 1.10

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 10: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 11: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 1.11

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 11: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 12: BOP ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 1.12

Comparison 1: AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 12: BOP ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 1: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement in chronic periodontitis

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Analysis 2.1

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 1: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement in chronic periodontitis

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 2: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement in chronic periodontitis

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Analysis 2.2

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 2: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement in chronic periodontitis

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 3: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 2.3

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 3: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 4: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 2.4

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 4: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 5: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 2.5

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 5: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 6: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 2.6

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 6: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 7: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 2.7

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 7: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 8: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 2.8

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 8: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 9: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 2.9

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 9: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 10: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 2.10

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 10: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 11: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 2.11

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 11: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 12: BOP ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 2.12

Comparison 2: MTZ + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 12: BOP ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 1: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 3.1

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 1: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 2: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 3.2

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 2: Percentage of closed pockets ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 3.3

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 4: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 3.4

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 4: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 5: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 3.5

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 5: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 3.6

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 7: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 3.7

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 7: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 8: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 3.8

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 8: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 9: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 3.9

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 9: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 10: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 3.10

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 10: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 11: BOP ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 3.11

Comparison 3: AZT + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 11: BOP ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 4.1

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 4.2

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 4.3

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 4.4

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 5: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 4.5

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 5: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 4.6

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 7: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 4.7

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 7: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 8: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 4.8

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 8: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 9: BOP ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 4.9

Comparison 4: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 9: BOP ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 5.1

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 5.2

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 5.3

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 5.4

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 5.5

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 5.6

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 7: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 5.7

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 7: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 8: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 5.8

Comparison 5: Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 8: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 6: Tetracycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 6.1

Comparison 6: Tetracycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 6: Tetracycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 6.2

Comparison 6: Tetracycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 6: Tetracycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 6.3

Comparison 6: Tetracycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 6: Tetracycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 6.4

Comparison 6: Tetracycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 6: Tetracycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 6.5

Comparison 6: Tetracycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 7: Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 7.1

Comparison 7: Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 7: Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 7.2

Comparison 7: Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 7: Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 3: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 7.3

Comparison 7: Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 3: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 7: Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 7.4

Comparison 7: Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 7: Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 5: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 7.5

Comparison 7: Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 5: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 7: Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 6: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 7.6

Comparison 7: Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP, Outcome 6: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 8: Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 8.1

Comparison 8: Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 8: Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 8.2

Comparison 8: Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 8: Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 8.3

Comparison 8: Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 8: Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 8.4

Comparison 8: Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 8: Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 8.5

Comparison 8: Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 8: Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 6: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 8.6

Comparison 8: Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 6: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 9: Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 9.1

Comparison 9: Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 9: Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 9.2

Comparison 9: Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 9: Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 3: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 9.3

Comparison 9: Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 3: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 9: Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 9.4

Comparison 9: Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 9: Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 5: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 9.5

Comparison 9: Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 5: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 9: Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 6: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 9.6

Comparison 9: Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 6: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 10: Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 10.1

Comparison 10: Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 10: Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 10.2

Comparison 10: Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 10: Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 10.3

Comparison 10: Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 10: Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 10.4

Comparison 10: Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 10: Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 10.5

Comparison 10: Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 10: Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

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Analysis 10.6

Comparison 10: Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 11: Cefixime + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 11.1

Comparison 11: Cefixime + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 11: Cefixime + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 2: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 11.2

Comparison 11: Cefixime + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 2: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 11: Cefixime + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 3: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 11.3

Comparison 11: Cefixime + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis, Outcome 3: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 12: MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 12.1

Comparison 12: MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 12: MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 12.2

Comparison 12: MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 12: MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP, Outcome 3: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 12.3

Comparison 12: MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP, Outcome 3: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 12: MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 12.4

Comparison 12: MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 12: MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP, Outcome 5: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 12.5

Comparison 12: MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP, Outcome 5: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 12: MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP, Outcome 6: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 12.6

Comparison 12: MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP, Outcome 6: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 13: Doxycycline + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 13.1

Comparison 13: Doxycycline + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 13: Doxycycline + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 13.2

Comparison 13: Doxycycline + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 13: Doxycycline + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

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Analysis 13.3

Comparison 13: Doxycycline + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 13: Doxycycline + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 13.4

Comparison 13: Doxycycline + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 14.1

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 14.2

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 14.3

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 14.4

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 14.5

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 14.6

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 7: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 14.7

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 7: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 8: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 14.8

Comparison 14: Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 8: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 15: Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 15.1

Comparison 15: Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 15: Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 15.2

Comparison 15: Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 15: Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 15.3

Comparison 15: Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 15: Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 15.4

Comparison 15: Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 15: Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 15.5

Comparison 15: Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 15: Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 15.6

Comparison 15: Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 16: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus tetracycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 16.1

Comparison 16: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus tetracycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 16: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus tetracycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 16.2

Comparison 16: AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus tetracycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 17: Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 17.1

Comparison 17: Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 17: Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 17.2

Comparison 17: Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 17: Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 17.3

Comparison 17: Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 3: CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 17: Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 17.4

Comparison 17: Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 17: Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 17.5

Comparison 17: Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 5: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 17: Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 17.6

Comparison 17: Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis, Outcome 6: Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement

Comparison 18: AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 18.1

Comparison 18: AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP, Outcome 1: CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 18: AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 18.2

Comparison 18: AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP, Outcome 2: CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 18: AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP, Outcome 3: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 18.3

Comparison 18: AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP, Outcome 3: Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 18: AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 18.4

Comparison 18: AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP, Outcome 4: Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Comparison 18: AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP, Outcome 5: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 18.5

Comparison 18: AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP, Outcome 5: BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement

Comparison 18: AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP, Outcome 6: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Figuras y tablas -
Analysis 18.6

Comparison 18: AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP, Outcome 6: BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement

Summary of findings 1. Amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Patient or population: adults with periodontitis (chronic/aggressive)
Setting: outpatient
Intervention: amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP
Comparison: SRP

Follow‐up: ≥1 year

Outcomes

Number of participants
(studies)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Anticipated absolute effects* (95% CI)

Certainty of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Risk with control (SRP)

Risk difference with amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP

Percentage of closed pockets
(Long‐term improvement in chronic periodontitis)

44

(1 RCTa)

The mean percentage of closed pockets was 49.30%

MD 16.20% lower

(25.87 lower to 6.53 lower)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWc,d

Based on our definition of minimally important clinical difference (MICD)f, only the results for percentage of closed pockets and of BOP showed an MICD favouring amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP

CAL

(Long‐term

improvement in chronic and aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

389

(2 RCTsa,b)

The mean CAL was 3.85 mm

MD 0.47 mm lower
(0.90 lower to 0.05 lower )

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWd,e

Probing pocket depth

(Long‐term improvement in chronic and aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

389

(2 RCTsa,b)

The mean probing pocket depth was 2.75 mm

MD 0.30 mm lower
(0.42 lower to 0.18 lower )

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWd,e

Percentage of BOP
(Long‐term improvement in chronic and aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe

389
(2 RCTsa,b)

The mean percentage of BOP was 29.45%

MD 8.06% lower
(14.26 lower to 1.85 lower)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWd,e

Antimicrobial resistance

Included studies have not reported this outcome

Adverse events

389
(2 RCTsa,b)

Most common adverse events were mild gastrointestinal disturbances, nausea and vomiting, metallic taste, and diarrhoea in the intervention group. Control group reported adverse events like hypothermia, mild gastrointestinal symptoms, diarrhoea, vomiting, cramps, rashes, and weakness. Nausea after alcohol intake was reported in 1 participant from the intervention group

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWd,e

Patient‐reported quality of life changes

Included studies have not reported this outcome

*The risk in the intervention group (and its 95% CI) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)

BOP: bleeding on probing; CAL: clinical attachment level; CI: confidence interval; MD: mean difference; MICD: minimally important clinical difference; RCT: randomized controlled trial; SRP: scaling and root planing

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High certainty: we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect
Moderate certainty: we are moderately confident in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be close to the estimate of the effect, but there is a possibility that it is substantially different
Low certainty: our confidence in the effect estimate is limited: the true effect may be substantially different from the estimate of the effect
Very low certainty: we have very little confidence in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be substantially different from the estimate of effect

aBorges 2017.
bHarks 2015.
cDowngraded by 1 level due to unclear risk of bias.
dDowngraded by 2 levels due to imprecision.
eDowngraded by 2 levels due to risk of bias as studies showed unclear or high risk of bias.
fWe decided to use an MD of 1 mm as the MICD for CAL and probing pocket depth, and 5% for percentage of closed pockets and percentage of BOP, and respective 95% CI not to cross the line of no effect.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 1. Amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis
Summary of findings 2. Metronidazole + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Metronidazole + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Patient or population: adults with periodontitis (chronic/aggressive)
Setting: outpatient
Intervention: metronidazole + SRP
Comparison: SRP

Follow‐up: ≥1 year

Outcomes

Number of participants
(studies)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Anticipated absolute effects* (95% CI)

Certainty of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Risk with control (SRP)

Risk difference with metronidazole + SRP

Percentage of closed pockets
(Long‐term improvement in chronic periodontitis)

22

(1 RCTa)

The mean percentage of closed pockets was 52.80%

MD 12.20% lower
(29.23 lower to 4.83 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWd,e

Based on our definition of minimally important clinical difference (MICD)h, only the results for CAL and probing pocket depth showed an MICD favouring metronidazole + SRP

CAL
(Long‐term improvement in chronic and aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

71
(3 RCTsa,b,c)

MD 1.12 mm lower
(2.24 lower to 0)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWe,f,g

Probing pocket depth
(Long‐term improvement in aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

47
(2 RCTsa,c)

The mean probing pocket depth was 4.11 mm

MD 1.11 mm lower
(2.84 lower to 0.61 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWd,e,g

Percentage of BOP
(Long‐term improvement in chronic periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe

22

(1 RCTa)

The mean percentage of BOP was 44.92%

MD 6.90% lower
(22.10 lower to 8.30 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWd,e,g

Antimicrobial resistance

Included studies have not reported this outcome

Adverse events

71
(3 RCTsa,b,c)

No severe adverse effects were reported by any of the participants in 1 study. 2 studies have not reported adverse events

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWe,f

Patient‐reported quality of life changes

Included studies have not reported this outcome

*The risk in the intervention group (and its 95% CI) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)

BOP: bleeding on probing; CAL: clinical attachment level; CI: confidence interval; MD: mean difference; MICD: minimally important clinical difference; RCT: randomized controlled trial; SRP: scaling and root planing

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High certainty: we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect
Moderate certainty: we are moderately confident in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be close to the estimate of the effect, but there is a possibility that it is substantially different
Low certainty: our confidence in the effect estimate is limited: the true effect may be substantially different from the estimate of the effect
Very low certainty: we have very little confidence in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be substantially different from the estimate of effect

aCarvalho 2004.
bSigusch 2000.
cSigusch 2001.
dDowngraded by 1 level due to unclear risk of bias.
eDowngraded by 2 levels due to imprecision.
fDowngraded by 2 levels due to risk of bias as studies showed unclear or high risk of bias.
gDowngraded by 1 level for inconsistency.
hWe decided to use an MD of 1 mm as the MICD for CAL and probing pocket depth, and 5% for percentage of closed pockets and percentage of BOP, and respective 95% CI not to cross the line of no effect.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 2. Metronidazole + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis
Summary of findings 3. Azithromycin + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Azithromycin + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Patient or population: adults with periodontitis (chronic/aggressive)
Setting: outpatient
Intervention: azithromycin + SRP
Comparison: SRP

Follow‐up: ≥1 year

Outcomes

Number of participants
(studies)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Anticipated absolute effects* (95% CI)

Certainty of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Risk with control (SRP)

Risk difference with azithromycin + SRP

Percentage of closed pockets
(Long‐term improvement in chronic periodontitis)

40

(1 RCTa)

The mean percentage of closed pockets was 51.50%

MD 2.50% higher
(10.19 lower to 15.19 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWc,d,e

Based on our definition of minimally important clinical difference (MICD)g, we found no evidence of a difference between intervention and control

CAL
(Long‐term improvement in chronic and aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

110
(2 RCTsa,b)

The mean CAL was 5.30 mm

MD 0.59 mm lower
(1.27 lower to 0.08 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWc,e,f

Probing pocket depth
(Long‐term improvement in chronic and aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

110
(2 RCTsa,b)

The mean probing pocket depth was 4.29 mm

MD 0.77 mm lower
(2.33 lower to 0.79 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWc,e,f

Percentage of BOP
(Long‐term improvement in chronic and aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe

110
(2 RCTsa,b)

The mean percentage of BOP was 16.96%

MD 1.28% lower
(4.32 lower to 1.76 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWc,d,e

Antimicrobial resistance

Included studies have not reported this outcome

Adverse events

110
(2 RCTsa,b)

1 study reported diarrhoea, headache or dizziness, metallic taste, and general unwellness by 4 participants from the intervention group and 3 from the control group. In 1 study none of the participants reported any adverse effects

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWc,e

Patient‐reported quality of life changes

Included studies have not reported this outcome

*The risk in the intervention group (and its 95% CI) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)

BOP: bleeding on probing; CAL: clinical attachment level; CI: confidence interval; MD: mean difference; MICD: minimally important clinical difference; RCT: randomized controlled trial; SRP: scaling and root planing

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High certainty: we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect
Moderate certainty: we are moderately confident in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be close to the estimate of the effect, but there is a possibility that it is substantially different
Low certainty: our confidence in the effect estimate is limited: the true effect may be substantially different from the estimate of the effect
Very low certainty: we have very little confidence in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be substantially different from the estimate of effect

aSampaio 2011.
bMartande 2016.
cDowngraded by 1 level due to unclear risk of bias.
dDowngraded by 1 level due to inconsistency.
eDowngraded by 2 levels due to imprecision.
fDowngraded by 2 levels due to inconsistency.
gWe decided to use an MD of 1 mm as the MICD for CAL and probing pocket depth, and 5% for percentage of closed pockets and percentage of BOP, and respective 95% CI not to cross the line of no effect.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 3. Azithromycin + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis
Summary of findings 4. Amoxicillin + clavulanate + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Amoxicillin + clavulanate + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Patient or population: adults with periodontitis (chronic)
Setting: outpatient
Intervention: amoxicillin + clavulanate + SRP
Comparison: SRP

Follow‐up: ≥1 year

Outcomes

Number of participants
(studies)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Anticipated absolute effects* (95% CI)

Certainty of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Risk with control (SRP)

Risk difference with amoxicillin + clavulanate + SRP

Percentage of closed pockets

Included study has not reported this outcome

Based on our definition of minimally important clinical difference (MICD)d, we found no evidence of a difference between intervention and control

CAL
(Long‐term improvement in chronic periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

21
(1 RCTa)

The mean CAL was 6.80 mm

MD 0.10 mm higher
(0.51 lower to 0.71 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Probing pocket depth
(Long‐term improvement in chronic periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

21
(1 RCTa)

The mean probing pocket depth was 2.80 mm

MD 0.10 mm higher
(0.17 lower to 0.37 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Percentage of BOP
(Long‐term improvement in chronic periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe

21
(1 RCTa)

The mean percentage of BOP was 0.20%

MD 0%
(0.09 lower to 0.09 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Antimicrobial resistance

Included study has not reported this outcome

Adverse events

21
(1 RCTa)

Included study reported diarrhoea in 2 participants from both groups

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Patient‐reported quality of life changes

Included study has not reported this outcome

*The risk in the intervention group (and its 95% CI) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)

BOP: bleeding on probing; CAL: clinical attachment level; CI: confidence interval; MD: mean difference; MICD: minimally important clinical difference; RCT: randomized controlled trial; SRP: scaling and root planing

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High certainty: we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect
Moderate certainty: we are moderately confident in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be close to the estimate of the effect, but there is a possibility that it is substantially different
Low certainty: our confidence in the effect estimate is limited: the true effect may be substantially different from the estimate of the effect
Very low certainty: we have very little confidence in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be substantially different from the estimate of effect

aWinkel 1999.
bDowngraded by 1 level due to unclear risk of bias.
cDowngraded by 2 levels due to imprecision (single study with limited number of participants).
dWe decided to use an MD of 1 mm as the MICD for CAL and probing pocket depth, and 5% for percentage of closed pockets and percentage of BOP, and respective 95% CI not to cross the line of no effect.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 4. Amoxicillin + clavulanate + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis
Summary of findings 5. Doxycycline + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Doxycycline + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Patient or population: adults with periodontitis (aggressive)
Setting: outpatient
Intervention: doxycycline + SRP
Comparison: SRP

Follow‐up: ≥1 year

Outcomes

Number of participants
(studies)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Anticipated absolute effects* (95% CI)

Certainty of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Risk with control (SRP)

Risk difference with doxycycline + SRP

Percentage of closed pockets

Included study has not reported this outcome

Based on our definition of minimally important clinical difference (MICD)d,

only the results for probing pocket depth showed an MICD favouring doxycycline + SRP

CAL
(Long‐term improvement in aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

22
(1 RCTa)

The mean CAL was 5.90 mm

MD 0.80 mm lower
(1.49 lower to 0.11 lower)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Probing pocket depth
(Long‐term improvement in aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

22
(1 RCTa)

The mean probing pocket depth was 5.20 mm

MD 1 mm lower
(1.78 lower to 0.22 lower)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Percentage of BOP

Included study has not reported this outcome

Antimicrobial resistance

Included study has not reported this outcome

Adverse events

Included study has not reported adverse events

Patient‐reported quality of life changes

Included study has not reported this outcome

*The risk in the intervention group (and its 95% CI) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)

BOP: bleeding on probing; CAL: clinical attachment level; CI: confidence interval; MD: mean difference; MICD: minimally important clinical difference; RCT: randomized controlled trial; SRP: scaling and root planing

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High certainty: we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect
Moderate certainty: we are moderately confident in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be close to the estimate of the effect, but there is a possibility that it is substantially different
Low certainty: our confidence in the effect estimate is limited: the true effect may be substantially different from the estimate of the effect
Very low certainty: we have very little confidence in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be substantially different from the estimate of effect

aSigusch 2001.
bDowngraded by 1 level due to unclear risk of bias.
cDowngraded by 2 levels due to imprecision (single study with limited number of participants).
dWe decided to use an MD of 1 mm as the MICD for CAL and probing pocket depth, and 5% for percentage of closed pockets and percentage of BOP, and respective 95% CI not to cross the line of no effect.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 5. Doxycycline + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis
Summary of findings 6. Tetracycline + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Tetracycline + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Patient or population: adults with periodontitis (aggressive)
Setting: outpatient
Intervention: tetracycline + SRP
Comparison: SRP

Follow‐up: ≥1 year

Outcomes

Number of participants
(studies)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Anticipated absolute effects* (95% CI)

Certainty of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Risk with control (SRP)

Risk difference with tetracycline + SRP

Percentage of closed pockets

Included study has not reported this outcome

Based on our definition of minimally important clinical difference (MICD)d,

the results for CAL showed an MICD favouring

tetracycline + SRP

CAL
(Long‐term improvement in aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

26
(1 RCTa)

The mean CAL was 4.40 mm

MD 2.30 mm lower
(2.50 lower to 2.10 lower)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Probing pocket depth

Included study has not reported this outcome

Percentage of BOP

Included study has not reported this outcome

Antimicrobial resistance

Included study has not reported this outcome

Adverse events

Included study has not reported adverse events

Patient‐reported quality of life changes

Included study has not reported this outcome

*The risk in the intervention group (and its 95% CI) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)

BOP: bleeding on probing; CAL: clinical attachment level; CI: confidence interval; MD: mean difference; MICD: minimally important clinical difference; RCT: randomized controlled trial; SRP: scaling and root planing

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High certainty: we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect
Moderate certainty: we are moderately confident in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be close to the estimate of the effect, but there is a possibility that it is substantially different
Low certainty: our confidence in the effect estimate is limited: the true effect may be substantially different from the estimate of the effect
Very low certainty: we have very little confidence in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be substantially different from the estimate of effect

aZhang 2006.
bDowngraded by 1 level due to unclear risk of bias.
cDowngraded by 2 levels due to imprecision (single study with limited number of participants).
dWe decided to use an MD of 1 mm as the MICD for CAL and probing pocket depth, and 5% for percentage of closed pockets and percentage of BOP, and respective 95% CI not to cross the line of no effect.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 6. Tetracycline + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis
Summary of findings 7. Clindamycin + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Clindamycin + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Patient or population: adults with periodontitis (aggressive)
Setting: outpatient
Intervention: clindamycin + SRP
Comparison: SRP

Follow‐up: ≥1 year

Outcomes

Number of participants
(studies)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Anticipated absolute effects* (95% CI)

Certainty of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Risk with control (SRP)

Risk difference with clindamycin + SRP

Percentage of closed pockets

Included study has not reported this outcome

Based on our definition of minimally important clinical difference (MICD)d, the results for CAL and probing pocket depth showed an MICD favouring clindamycin + SRP

CAL
(Long‐term improvement in aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

21
(1 RCTa)

The mean CAL was 5.90 mm

MD 1.70 mm lower
(2.40 lower to 1.00 lower)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Probing pocket depth
(Long‐term improvement in aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

21
(1 RCTa)

The mean probing pocket depth was 5.20 mm

MD 1.80 mm lower
(2.47 lower to 1.13 lower)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Percentage of BOP

Included study has not reported this outcome

Antimicrobial resistance

Included study has not reported this outcome

Adverse events

Included study has not reported adverse events

Patient‐reported quality of life changes

Included study has not reported this outcome

*The risk in the intervention group (and its 95% CI) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)

BOP: bleeding on probing; CAL: clinical attachment level; CI: confidence interval; MD: mean difference; MICD: minimally important clinical difference; RCT: randomized controlled trial; SRP: scaling and root planing

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High certainty: we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect
Moderate certainty: we are moderately confident in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be close to the estimate of the effect, but there is a possibility that it is substantially different
Low certainty: our confidence in the effect estimate is limited: the true effect may be substantially different from the estimate of the effect
Very low certainty: we have very little confidence in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be substantially different from the estimate of effect

aSigusch 2001.
bDowngraded by 1 level due to unclear risk of bias.
cDowngraded by 2 levels due to imprecision (single study with limited number of participants).
dWe decided to use an MD of 1 mm as the MICD for CAL and probing pocket depth, and 5% for percentage of closed pockets and percentage of BOP, and respective 95% CI not to cross the line of no effect.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 7. Clindamycin + SRP compared to SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis
Summary of findings 8. Doxycycline + SRP compared to metronidazole + SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Doxycycline + SRP compared to metronidazole + SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Patient or population: adults with periodontitis (aggressive)
Setting: outpatient
Intervention: doxycycline + SRP
Comparison: metronidazole + SRP

Follow‐up: ≥1 year

Outcomes

Number of participants
(studies)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Anticipated absolute effects* (95% CI)

Certainty of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Risk with metronidazole + SRP

Risk difference with doxycycline + SRP

Percentage of closed pockets

Included study has not reported this outcome

Based on our definition of minimally important clinical difference (MICD)d, the results for CAL and probing pocket depth showed an MICD favouring metronidazole + SRP

CAL
(Long‐term improvement in aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

27
(1 RCTa)

The mean CAL was 4 mm

MD 1.10 mm higher
(0.36 higher to 1.84 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Probing pocket depth
(Long‐term improvement in aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

27
(1 RCTa)

The mean probing pocket depth was 3.20 mm

MD 1 mm higher
(0.30 higher to 1.70 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Percentage of BOP

Included study has not reported this outcome

Antimicrobial resistance

Included study has not reported this outcome

Adverse events

Included study has not reported adverse events

Patient‐reported quality of life changes

Included study has not reported this outcome

*The risk in the intervention group (and its 95% CI) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)

BOP: bleeding on probing; CAL: clinical attachment level; CI: confidence interval; MD: mean difference; MICD: minimally important clinical difference; RCT: randomized controlled trial; SRP: scaling and root planing

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High certainty: we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect
Moderate certainty: we are moderately confident in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be close to the estimate of the effect, but there is a possibility that it is substantially different
Low certainty: our confidence in the effect estimate is limited: the true effect may be substantially different from the estimate of the effect
Very low certainty: we have very little confidence in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be substantially different from the estimate of effect

aSigusch 2001.
bDowngraded by 1 level due to unclear risk of bias.
cDowngraded by 2 levels due to imprecision (single study with limited number of participants).
dWe decided to use an MD of 1 mm as the MICD for CAL and probing pocket depth, and 5% for percentage of closed pockets and percentage of BOP, and respective 95% CI not to cross the line of no effect.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 8. Doxycycline + SRP compared to metronidazole + SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis
Summary of findings 9. Clindamycin + SRP compared to metronidazole + SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Clindamycin + SRP compared to metronidazole + SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Patient or population: adults with periodontitis (aggressive)
Setting: outpatient
Intervention: clindamycin + SRP
Comparison: metronidazole + SRP

Follow‐up: ≥1 year

Outcomes

Number of participants
(studies)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Anticipated absolute effects* (95% CI)

Certainty of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Risk with metronidazole + SRP

Risk difference with clindamycin + SRP

Percentage of closed pockets

Included study has not reported this outcome

Based on our definition of minimally important clinical difference (MICD)d, we found no evidence of a difference between the groups

CAL
(Long‐term improvement in aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

26
(1 RCTa)

The mean CAL was 4 mm

MD 0.20 mm higher
(0.55 lower to 0.95 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Probing pocket depth
(Long‐term improvement in aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

26
(1 RCTa)

The mean probing pocket depth was 3.20 mm

MD 0.20 mm higher
(0.38 lower to 0.78 higher)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Percentage of BOP

Included study has not reported this outcome

Antimicrobial resistance

Included study has not reported this outcome

Adverse events

Included study has not reported adverse events

Patient‐reported quality of life changes

Included study has not reported this outcome

*The risk in the intervention group (and its 95% CI) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)

BOP: bleeding on probing; CAL: clinical attachment level; CI: confidence interval; MD: mean difference; MICD: minimally important clinical difference; RCT: randomized controlled trial; SRP: scaling and root planing

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High certainty: we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect
Moderate certainty: we are moderately confident in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be close to the estimate of the effect, but there is a possibility that it is substantially different
Low certainty: our confidence in the effect estimate is limited: the true effect may be substantially different from the estimate of the effect
Very low certainty: we have very little confidence in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be substantially different from the estimate of effect

aSigusch 2001.
bDowngraded by 1 level due to unclear risk of bias.
cDowngraded by 2 levels due to imprecision (single study with limited number of participants).
dWe decided to use an MD of 1 mm as the MICD for CAL and probing pocket depth, and 5% for percentage of closed pockets and percentage of BOP, and respective 95% CI not to cross the line of no effect.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 9. Clindamycin + SRP compared to metronidazole + SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis
Summary of findings 10. Clindamycin + SRP compared to doxycycline + SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Clindamycin + SRP compared to doxycycline + SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis

Patient or population: adults with periodontitis (aggressive)
Setting: outpatient
Intervention: clindamycin + SRP
Comparison: doxycycline + SRP

Follow‐up: ≥1 year

Outcomes

Number of participants
(studies)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

Anticipated absolute effects* (95% CI)

Certainty of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Risk with doxycycline + SRP

Risk difference with clindamycin + SRP

Percentage of closed pockets

Included study has not reported this outcome

Based on our definition of minimally important clinical difference (MICD)d, we found no evidence of a difference between the groups

CAL
(Long‐term improvement in aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

23
(1 RCTa)

The mean CAL was 5.10 mm

MD 0.90 mm lower
(1.62 lower to 0.18 lower)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Probing pocket depth
(Long‐term improvement in aggressive periodontitis)
Assessed with: periodontal probe in mm

23
(1 RCTa)

The mean probing pocket depth was 4.20 mm

MD 0.80 mm lower
(1.58 lower to 0.02 lower)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
VERY LOWb,c

Percentage of BOP

Included study has not reported this outcome

Antimicrobial resistance

Included study has not reported this outcome

Adverse events

Included study has not reported adverse events

Patient‐reported quality of life changes

Included study has not reported this outcome

*The risk in the intervention group (and its 95% CI) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)

BOP: bleeding on probing; CAL: clinical attachment level; CI: confidence interval; MD: mean difference; MICD: minimally important clinical difference; RCT: randomized controlled trial; SRP: scaling and root planing

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High certainty: we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect
Moderate certainty: we are moderately confident in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be close to the estimate of the effect, but there is a possibility that it is substantially different
Low certainty: our confidence in the effect estimate is limited: the true effect may be substantially different from the estimate of the effect
Very low certainty: we have very little confidence in the effect estimate: the true effect is likely to be substantially different from the estimate of effect

aSigusch 2001.
bDowngraded by 1 level due to unclear risk of bias.
cDowngraded by 2 levels due to imprecision (single study with limited number of participants).
dWe decided to use an MD of 1 mm as the MICD for CAL and probing pocket depth, and 5% for percentage of closed pockets and percentage of BOP, and respective 95% CI not to cross the line of no effect.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 10. Clindamycin + SRP compared to doxycycline + SRP for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis
Table 1. Characteristics of interventions

Serial number

Antibiotic prescribed

Type of periodontitis

Included studies

1.

AMOX + MTZ

Chronic periodontitis

Boia 2019; Borges 2017; Cosgarea 2016; Dukic 2016; Liaw 2019; Li 2015; Matarazzo 2008; Moeintaghavi 2007; Mombelli 2013; Ribeiro 2009; Silva 2011; Winkel 2001

Aggressive periodontitis

Casarin 2012; Lu 2012; Taiete 2016; Xajigeorgiou 2006; Yek 2010

Both chronic and aggressive periodontitis

Harks 2015

2.

MTZ

Chronic periodontitis

Carvalho 2004; D'avila 2005; Loesche 1991; Matarazzo 2008; Sigusch 2000; Silva 2011

Aggressive periodontitis

Sigusch 2001; Xajigeorgiou 2006

3.

AZT

Chronic periodontitis

Gomi 2007; Han 2012; Liaw 2019; Martande 2016; Mascarenhas 2005; Sampaio 2011; Smith 2002

Aggressive periodontitis

Emingil 2012; Haas 2008

4.

AMOX + CLAV

Chronic periodontitis

Winkel 1999

AMOX + CLAV versus

tetracycline

Aggressive periodontitis

Abu Fanas 1991

5.

Minocycline

Chronic periodontitis

Basegmez 2011

6.

Spiramycin

Chronic periodontitis

Chin Quee 1988

7.

Tetracycline

Aggressive periodontitis

Palmer 1996

8.

Cefixime

Chronic periodontitis

Dukic 2016

9 .

Doxycycline

Aggressive periodontitis

Sigusch 2000; Sigusch 2001; Xajigeorgiou 2006

10.

Clindamycin

Aggressive periodontitis

Sigusch 2001

11.

MTZ versus AMOX + MTZ

Both chronic and

aggressive periodontitis

Matarazzo 2008; Silva 2011; Xajigeorgiou 2006

12.

Doxycycline versus AMOX + MTZ

Aggressive periodontitis

Akincibay 2008; Xajigeorgiou 2006

13.

Doxycycline versus MTZ

Aggressive periodontitis

Sigusch 2000; Sigusch 2001; Xajigeorgiou 2006

14.

Moxifloxacin

Aggressive periodontitis

Ardila 2015

15.

Levofloxacin

Chronic periodontitis

Pradeep 2014; Pradeep 2015

16.

Doxycycline versus

clindamycin

Aggressive periodontitis

Sigusch 2001

17.

Clarithromycin

Both chronic and

aggressive periodontitis

Pradeep 2011; Rebelatto 2017

18.

Clindamycin versus MTZ

Aggressive periodontitis

Sigusch 2001

19.

AMOX+MTZ versus clarithromycin

Aggressive periodontitis

Araujo 2019

AMOX = amoxicillin; AZT = azithromycin; CLAV = clavulanate; MTZ = metronidazole.

Figuras y tablas -
Table 1. Characteristics of interventions
Table 2. Dosing regimens of antibiotics

Serial number

Dosage

Number of days

Included studies

1. AMOX + MTZ

i.

500 mg AMOX and 500 mg MTZ

3

Boia 2019

ii.

500 mg AMOX and 500 mg MTZ

4

Cosgarea 2016

iii.

500 mg AMOX and 500 mg MTZ

7

Boia 2019; Cosgarea 2016; Xajigeorgiou 2006; Yek 2010

iv.

500 mg AMOX and 400 mg MTZ

7

Araujo 2019; Borges 2017; Dukic 2016; Harks 2015; Liaw 2019

v.

375 mg AMOX and 500 mg MTZ

7

Casarin 2012; Mombelli 2013

vi.

375 mg AMOX and 250 mg MTZ

7

Ribeiro 2009; Taiete 2016; Winkel 2001

vii.

500 mg AMOX and 200 mg MTZ

7

Li 2015; Lu 2012

viii.

500 mg AMOX and 250 mg MTZ

7

Borges 2017

ix.

500 mg AMOX and 400 mg MTZ

14

Borges 2017; Matarazzo 2008; Silva 2011

x.

500 mg AMOX and 250 mg MTZ

14

Borges 2017

2. MTZ alone

i.

500 mg thrice/day

7

Xajigeorgiou 2006

ii.

500 mg twice/day

8

Sigusch 2000; Sigusch 2001

iii.

400 mg thrice/day

10

Carvalho 2004

iv.

thrice/day

14

Matarazzo 2008; Silva 2011

3. AZT

i.

500 mg once/day

3

Emingil 2012; Gomi 2007; Haas 2008; Han 2012; Liaw 2019; Martande 2016

ii.

500 mg once/day

5

Sampaio 2011

iii.

250 mg

Double stat first day followed by once/day for next 4 days

Mascarenhas 2005

4. AMOX + CLAV

i.

625 mg thrice/day

10 days

Abu Fanas 1991; Winkel 1999

5. Doxycycline

i.

200 mg/day

8

Sigusch 2000; Sigusch 2001

ii.

200 mg

100 mg/day

On first day

14

Xajigeorgiou 2006

6. Tetracycline

i.

250 mg 4 times/day

14

Abu Fanas 1991; Palmer 1996

ii.

500 mg/day

Not mentioned

Zhang 2006

7. Clarithromycin

i.

500 mg twice/day

3

Pradeep 2011; Rebelatto 2017

ii.

500 mg twice/day

7

Araujo 2019

8. Moxifloxacin

i.

400 mg/day

7

Ardila 2015

9. Levofloxacin

i.

500 mg once/day

10

Pradeep 2014; Pradeep 2015

10. Clindamycin

i.

150 mg 4 times/day

8

Sigusch 2001

11. Cefixime

i.

400 mg once/day

7

Dukic 2016

AMOX = amoxicillin; AZT = azithromycin; CLAV = clavulanate; MTZ = metronidazole.

Figuras y tablas -
Table 2. Dosing regimens of antibiotics
Comparison 1. AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1.1 Percentage of closed pockets ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

73

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐10.05 [‐18.78, ‐1.32]

1.2 Percentage of closed pockets ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

44

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐13.90 [‐24.16, ‐3.64]

1.3 Percentage of closed pockets ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

44

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐16.20 [‐25.87, ‐6.53]

1.4 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

13

501

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.21 [‐0.41, ‐0.01]

1.4.1 Chronic periodontitis

9

380

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.20 [‐0.44, 0.05]

1.4.2 Aggressive periodontitis

4

121

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.20 [‐0.62, 0.22]

1.5 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

6

215

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.04 [‐0.35, 0.26]

1.5.1 Chronic periodontitis

3

127

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.29 [‐0.69, 0.10]

1.5.2 Aggressive periodontitis

3

88

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.13 [‐0.27, 0.53]

1.6 CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

2

389

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.47 [‐0.90, ‐0.05]

1.6.1 Chronic periodontitis

1

44

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.10 [‐0.82, 0.62]

1.6.2 Chronic and aggressive periodontitis

1

345

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.60 [‐0.80, ‐0.40]

1.7 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

15

562

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.18 [‐0.33, ‐0.04]

1.7.1 Chronic periodontitis

11

441

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.21 [‐0.35, ‐0.06]

1.7.2 Aggressive periodontitis

4

121

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.13 [‐0.64, 0.38]

1.8 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

6

215

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.47 [‐0.68, ‐0.25]

1.8.1 Chronic periodontitis

3

127

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.57 [‐0.79, ‐0.35]

1.8.2 Aggressive periodontitis

3

88

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.31 [‐0.57, ‐0.05]

1.9 Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

2

389

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.30 [‐0.42, ‐0.18]

1.9.1 Chronic periodontitis

1

44

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.30 [‐0.63, 0.03]

1.9.2 Chronic and aggressive periodontitis

1

345

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.30 [‐0.43, ‐0.17]

1.10 BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

13

460

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐2.05 [‐2.98, ‐1.11]

1.10.1 Chronic periodontitis ‐ percentage of BOP

10

354

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐8.24 [‐12.00, ‐4.49]

1.10.2 Chronic periodontitis ‐ BOP in Muhlemann score

1

60

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.44 [‐0.56, ‐0.32]

1.10.3 Aggressive periodontitis ‐ percentage of BOP

1

25

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.60 [‐3.03, 1.83]

1.10.4 Aggressive periodontitis ‐ BOP score

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.11 [‐0.29, 0.07]

1.11 BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

5

172

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐5.32 [‐12.02, 1.37]

1.11.1 Chronic periodontitis

3

127

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐9.25 [‐15.48, ‐3.03]

1.11.2 Aggressive periodontitis

1

24

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.70 [‐2.74, 1.34]

1.11.3 Aggressive periodontitis ‐ BOP score

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.00 [‐0.17, 0.17]

1.12 BOP ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

2

389

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐8.06 [‐14.26, ‐1.85]

1.12.1 Chronic periodontitis

1

44

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐13.18 [‐22.86, ‐3.50]

1.12.2 Chronic and aggressive periodontitis

1

345

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐6.10 [‐8.87, ‐3.33]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 1. AMOX + MTZ + SRP versus SRP
Comparison 2. MTZ + SRP versus SRP

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

2.1 Percentage of closed pockets ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement in chronic periodontitis Show forest plot

2

51

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐2.56 [‐12.33, 7.22]

2.2 Percentage of closed pockets ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement in chronic periodontitis Show forest plot

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐7.00 [‐23.57, 9.57]

2.3 Percentage of closed pockets ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐12.20 [‐29.23, 4.83]

2.4 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

4

108

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.04 [‐0.43, 0.50]

2.4.1 Chronic periodontitis

3

85

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.19 [‐0.53, 0.15]

2.4.2 Aggressive periodontitis

1

23

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.81 [0.07, 1.55]

2.5 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

4

94

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.49 [‐1.29, 0.31]

2.5.1 Chronic periodontitis

2

46

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.25 [‐1.28, 0.78]

2.5.2 Aggressive periodontitis

2

48

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.70 [‐2.11, 0.71]

2.6 CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

3

71

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.12 [‐2.24, ‐0.00]

2.6.1 Chronic periodontitis

2

46

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.71 [‐2.30, 0.87]

2.6.2 Aggressive periodontitis

1

25

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.90 [‐2.62, ‐1.18]

2.7 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

4

108

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.10 [‐0.37, 0.16]

2.7.1 Chronic periodontitis

3

85

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.21 [‐0.44, 0.02]

2.7.2 Aggressive periodontitis

1

23

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.28 [‐0.17, 0.73]

2.8 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

4

94

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.59 [‐0.95, ‐0.23]

2.8.1 Chronic periodontitis

2

46

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.45 [‐1.04, 0.15]

2.8.2 Aggressive periodontitis

2

48

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.79 [‐1.25, ‐0.34]

2.9 Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

2

47

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.11 [‐2.84, 0.61]

2.9.1 Chronic periodontitis

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.24 [‐0.71, 0.23]

2.9.2 Aggressive periodontitis

1

25

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐2.00 [‐2.58, ‐1.42]

2.10 BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

4

108

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐9.00 [‐16.59, ‐1.40]

2.10.1 Chronic periodontitis

3

85

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐10.33 [‐18.89, ‐1.78]

2.10.2 Aggressive periodontitis

1

23

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐4.00 [‐20.53, 12.53]

2.11 BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

45

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐4.62 [‐18.83, 9.58]

2.11.1 Chronic periodontitis

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐9.57 [‐23.21, 4.07]

2.11.2 Aggressive periodontitis

1

23

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

6.00 [‐16.93, 28.93]

2.12 BOP ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐6.90 [‐22.10, 8.30]

2.12.1 Chronic periodontitis

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐6.90 [‐22.10, 8.30]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 2. MTZ + SRP versus SRP
Comparison 3. AZT + SRP versus SRP

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

3.1 Percentage of closed pockets ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐2.90 [‐13.91, 8.11]

3.2 Percentage of closed pockets ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

2.50 [‐10.19, 15.19]

3.3 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

6

216

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.51 [‐0.83, ‐0.19]

3.3.1 Chronic periodontitis

4

114

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.47 [‐0.97, 0.04]

3.3.2 Agressive periodontitis

2

102

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.58 [‐1.10, ‐0.06]

3.4 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

7

258

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.43 [‐0.77, ‐0.10]

3.4.1 Chronic periodontitis

4

132

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.27 [‐0.76, 0.23]

3.4.2 Aggressive periodontitis

3

126

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.60 [‐0.98, ‐0.22]

3.5 CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

2

110

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.59 [‐1.27, 0.08]

3.5.1 Chronic periodontitis

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.25 [‐0.77, 0.27]

3.5.2 Aggressive periodontitis

1

70

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.94 [‐1.47, ‐0.41]

3.6 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

6

216

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.57 [‐1.08, ‐0.07]

3.6.1 Chronic periodontitis

4

114

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.61 [‐1.21, ‐0.01]

3.6.2 Aggressive periodontitis

2

102

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.54 [‐1.61, 0.53]

3.7 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

7

258

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.60 [‐1.02, ‐0.18]

3.7.1 Chronic periodontitis

4

132

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.37 [‐0.82, 0.07]

3.7.2 Aggressive periodontitis

3

126

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.93 [‐2.08, 0.22]

3.8 Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

2

110

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.77 [‐2.33, 0.79]

3.8.1 Chronic periodontitis

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.02 [‐0.27, 0.31]

3.8.2 Aggressive periodontitis

1

70

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.57 [‐1.91, ‐1.23]

3.9 BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

6

216

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐3.18 [‐7.01, 0.65]

3.9.1 Chronic periodontitis

4

114

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐6.65 [‐10.41, ‐2.89]

3.9.2 Aggressive periodontitis

2

102

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.19 [‐3.63, 1.26]

3.10 BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

6

228

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐3.32 [‐6.23, ‐0.42]

3.10.1 Chronic periodontitis

3

102

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐4.14 [‐9.27, 1.00]

3.10.2 Aggressive periodontitis

3

126

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.79 [‐5.27, 1.69]

3.11 BOP ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

2

110

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.28 [‐4.32, 1.76]

3.11.1 Chronic periodontitis

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.54 [‐3.62, 4.70]

3.11.2 Aggressive periodontitis

1

70

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐2.60 [‐5.95, 0.75]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 3. AZT + SRP versus SRP
Comparison 4. AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

4.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.10 [‐0.43, 0.63]

4.2 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.10 [‐0.45, 0.65]

4.3 CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.10 [‐0.51, 0.71]

4.4 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.20 [‐0.02, 0.42]

4.5 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.00 [‐0.19, 0.19]

4.6 Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.10 [‐0.17, 0.37]

4.7 BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.10 [‐0.19, ‐0.01]

4.8 BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.10 [‐0.19, ‐0.01]

4.9 BOP ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.00 [‐0.09, 0.09]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 4. AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis
Comparison 5. Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

5.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

43

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.15 [‐0.53, 0.83]

5.1.1 Aggressive periodontitis

2

43

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.15 [‐0.53, 0.83]

5.2 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

3

65

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.61 [‐1.14, ‐0.08]

5.2.1 Aggressive periodontitis

3

65

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.61 [‐1.14, ‐0.08]

5.3 CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.80 [‐1.49, ‐0.11]

5.3.1 Aggressive periodontitis

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.80 [‐1.49, ‐0.11]

5.4 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

43

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.10 [‐0.29, 0.50]

5.4.1 Aggressive periodontitis

2

43

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.10 [‐0.29, 0.50]

5.5 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

3

65

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.43 [‐0.88, 0.01]

5.5.1 Aggressive Periodontitis

3

65

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.43 [‐0.88, 0.01]

5.6 Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.00 [‐1.78, ‐0.22]

5.6.1 Aggressive periodontitis

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.00 [‐1.78, ‐0.22]

5.7 BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.09 [‐0.29, 0.11]

5.7.1 Aggressive periodontitis

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.09 [‐0.29, 0.11]

5.8 BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.01 [‐0.21, 0.19]

5.8.1 Aggressive periodontitis

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.01 [‐0.21, 0.19]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 5. Doxycycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis
Comparison 6. Tetracycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

6.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

64

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.92 [‐2.38, 0.54]

6.2 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

26

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.90 [‐2.17, ‐1.63]

6.3 CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

26

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐2.30 [‐2.50, ‐2.10]

6.4 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

38

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.53 [‐1.14, 0.08]

6.5 BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

38

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐14.62 [‐27.21, ‐2.03]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 6. Tetracycline + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis
Comparison 7. Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

7.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

77

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.65 [‐1.20, ‐0.09]

7.1.1 Chronic periodontitis

1

37

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.92 [‐1.11, ‐0.73]

7.1.2 Aggressive periodontitis

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.35 [‐0.64, ‐0.06]

7.2 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

77

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.64 [‐1.26, ‐0.03]

7.3 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

77

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.59 [‐1.17, ‐0.01]

7.4 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

77

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.67 [‐1.33, ‐0.01]

7.5 BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐3.00 [‐6.69, 0.69]

7.6 BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐4.70 [‐8.42, ‐0.98]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 7. Clarithromycin + SRP versus SRP
Comparison 8. Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

8.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.67 [‐1.01, ‐0.33]

8.2 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.63 [‐0.95, ‐0.31]

8.3 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.55 [‐0.87, ‐0.23]

8.4 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.42 [‐0.74, ‐0.10]

8.5 BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐3.40 [‐3.72, ‐3.08]

8.6 BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

40

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.80 [‐1.12, ‐0.48]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 8. Moxifloxacin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis
Comparison 9. Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

9.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

131

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.02 [‐1.39, ‐0.65]

9.2 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

131

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.25 [‐1.51, ‐0.99]

9.3 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

131

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.09 [‐1.33, ‐0.85]

9.4 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

131

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.23 [‐1.46, ‐1.00]

9.5 BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

131

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.38 [‐3.30, 0.54]

9.6 BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

131

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.93 [‐2.88, 1.02]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 9. Levofloxacin + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis
Comparison 10. Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

10.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.40 [‐0.35, 1.15]

10.2 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.30 [‐2.14, ‐0.46]

10.3 CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.70 [‐2.40, ‐1.00]

10.4 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.10 [‐0.55, 0.75]

10.5 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.10 [‐1.94, ‐0.26]

10.6 Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

21

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.80 [‐2.47, ‐1.13]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 10. Clindamycin + SRP versus SRP in aggressive periodontitis
Comparison 11. Cefixime + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

11.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

60

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.19 [‐0.77, 0.39]

11.2 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

60

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.02 [‐0.11, 0.07]

11.3 BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

60

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.48 [‐0.60, ‐0.37]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 11. Cefixime + SRP versus SRP in chronic periodontitis
Comparison 12. MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

12.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

3

84

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.07 [‐0.40, 0.26]

12.1.1 Chronic periodontitis

2

62

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.13 [‐0.49, 0.23]

12.1.2 Agressive periodontitis

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.30 [‐0.56, 1.16]

12.2 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.06 [‐1.06, 1.18]

12.3 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

3

84

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.10 [‐0.12, 0.32]

12.3.1 Chronic periodontitis

2

62

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.12 [‐0.14, 0.39]

12.3.2 Aggressive periodontitis

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.03 [‐0.38, 0.44]

12.4 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.26 [‐0.83, 0.31]

12.5 BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

3

84

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

4.46 [‐23.48, 32.40]

12.5.1 Chronic periodontitis

2

62

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐8.11 [‐22.40, 6.17]

12.5.2 Aggressive periodontitis

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

28.78 [20.29, 37.27]

12.6 BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

20.85 [3.31, 38.39]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 12. MTZ + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP
Comparison 13. Doxycycline + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

13.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

50

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.20 [0.06, 0.33]

13.2 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

20

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.17 [‐1.28, 1.62]

13.3 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

50

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.14 [‐0.12, 0.40]

13.4 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

20

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.23 [‐0.41, 0.87]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 13. Doxycycline + SRP versus AMOX + MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis
Comparison 14. Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

14.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

49

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.12 [‐0.72, 0.49]

14.2 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

3

75

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.34 [‐0.08, 0.76]

14.3 CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

27

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

1.10 [0.36, 1.84]

14.4 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

2

49

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.16 [‐0.56, 0.24]

14.5 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

3

75

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.38 [‐0.00, 0.76]

14.6 Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

27

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

1.00 [0.30, 1.70]

14.7 BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.05 [‐0.22, 0.12]

14.8 BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

22

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.07 [‐0.29, 0.15]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 14. Doxycycline + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis
Comparison 15. Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

15.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

26

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.40 [‐0.22, 1.02]

15.2 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

26

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.10 [‐0.60, 0.80]

15.3 CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

26

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.20 [‐0.55, 0.95]

15.4 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

26

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.14 [‐0.82, 0.54]

15.5 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

26

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.10 [‐0.79, 0.59]

15.6 Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

26

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.20 [‐0.38, 0.78]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 15. Clindamycin + SRP versus MTZ + SRP in aggressive periodontitis
Comparison 16. AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus tetracycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

16.1 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

8

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.40 [‐1.11, 0.31]

16.2 BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

8

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.60 [‐14.03, 10.83]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 16. AMOX + CLAV + SRP versus tetracycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis
Comparison 17. Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

17.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

23

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.50 [‐0.26, 1.26]

17.2 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

23

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.40 [‐1.15, 0.35]

17.3 CAL ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

23

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.90 [‐1.62, ‐0.18]

17.4 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

23

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.20 [‐0.36, 0.76]

17.5 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

23

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.40 [‐1.14, 0.34]

17.6 Pocket depth ‐ long‐term (≥ 1 year) improvement Show forest plot

1

23

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.80 [‐1.58, ‐0.02]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 17. Clindamycin + SRP versus doxycycline + SRP in aggressive periodontitis
Comparison 18. AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

18.1 CAL ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

46

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.60 [‐0.86, ‐0.34]

18.2 CAL ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

46

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.00 [‐0.26, 0.26]

18.3 Pocket depth ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

46

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.20 [‐0.35, ‐0.05]

18.4 Pocket depth ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

46

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.10 [‐0.26, 0.06]

18.5 BOP ‐ short‐term (≤ 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

46

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

5.40 [‐0.12, 10.92]

18.6 BOP ‐ intermediate‐term (> 3 months) improvement Show forest plot

1

46

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

4.00 [‐1.09, 9.09]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 18. AMOX + MZT versus clarithromycin + SRP