Bioengineer iconBioengineerSep 25, 2026

Plant Extracts Show Modest Gains as Add-Ons to Deep Cleaning for Gum Disease, Review Finds

Periodontitis, the chronic inflammatory disease that destroys the tissues anchoring teeth in the jaw, affects a large share of adults worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of tooth loss.

Plant Extracts Show Modest Gains as Add-Ons to Deep Cleaning for Gum Disease, Review Finds

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Periodontitis, the chronic inflammatory disease that destroys the tissues anchoring teeth in the jaw, affects a large share of adults worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of tooth loss.

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