Review Article
MMP Inhibitors and Dentin Bonding: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Forest plots of studies after 6, 12, and 24 months of aging. (a) Chlorhexidine (CHX) vs. control at six months. The N for both groups was 339 samples. The total random effect SMD was 0.907 (CI 95% 0.517; 1.297). The difference was statistically significant (t = 4.568, ). The I2 was 82.11%. (b) CHX vs. control after 12 month aging. The N for both groups was 173 samples. The total random effect SMD was 0.821 (CI 95% 0.367; 1.275). The difference was statistically significant (t = 3.557, ). The I2 was 74.97%. (c) CHX vs. control after 24-month aging. The N for both groups was 40 samples. The total random effect SMD was 2.168 (CI 95% 1.627; 2.708). The difference was statistically significant (t = 7.982, ). The I2 was 0.00%.
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