Effectiveness of Vitamin C in managing gingival hyperpigmentation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Vitamin C showed short-term improvement in reducing gingival hyperpigmentation at one month compared to conventional methods, though results varied and no significant difference emerged at three months. The review identified limited high-quality evidence and calls for more standardised research.
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Oral health of the child with childhood cancer: during treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship
From pre-treatment clearance to lifelong survivorship — practical, evidence-based oral care for the Australian dental team
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