Cleaning SRP When
Deep Cleaning / SRP: When Is It Real Therapy, When Is It Overextended Indication?
Evidence-based analysis of the indication boundaries of Scaling and Root Planing (SRP) versus the marketing term Deep Cleaning. Evaluation of adjunctive procedures (aPDT, Er:YAG laser) and systemic effects in periodontitis and diabetes.
Evidence Summary Box
Evidence Level: B (moderate)
Strength of Conclusion: moderate
Primary Direction: Benefit
Assessment Status: fully assessed
Assessed Studies: 3
Candidate Pool: 8
Quality Mix: 2 primary / 1 with reservations / 0 critical
Bias Risk: low to moderate
CoI Risk: low
Article Type: Intervention
Source Integrity: visibly clean
Claims: 7 verified