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Comparison of Hyaluronic Acid Versus Enamel Matrix Derivative in the Treatment of Intrabony Periodontal Defects: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Oral health & preventive dentistry · Mahintach T, Bechina C, Galina S, Soueidan A, Verner C, Struillou X · 2026-09-17

A meta-analysis of three randomised trials compared hyaluronic acid to enamel matrix derivative for treating intrabony periodontal defects. Hyaluronic acid achieved non-inferiority for clinical attachment level gain and gingival recession reduction, but not for pocket depth reduction.

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