Effect of curcumin compared to chlorhexidine on clinical variables of periodontal health: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

A meta-analysis of 26 randomised controlled trials found curcumin and chlorhexidine produced similar reductions in plaque, gingival inflammation, and bleeding, though chlorhexidine was superior for reducing probing depth and attachment loss overall, with differences diminishing over longer follow-up periods.

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