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Efficacy of combined periodontal-restorative treatment versus periodontal treatment alone for gingival recession associated with non-carious cervical lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

BMC oral health · Arbildo-Vega HI, Coronel-Zubiate FT, Cruzado-Oliva FH, Aguirre-Ipenza R, Luján-Valencia SA, Meza-Málaga JM, Luján-Urviola E, Farje-Gallardo CA · 2026-07-27

Combined periodontal-restorative treatment and periodontal treatment alone showed similar outcomes for most measures when managing gingival recession with non-carious cervical lesions, though combined therapy reduced dentin sensitivity.

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