Is the use of contraceptives associated with periodontal diseases? A systematic review and meta-analyses.
Micaele Maria Lopes CastroMaria Karolina Martins FerreiraIasmin Encaua Essashika PrazeresPaula Beatriz de Oliveira NunesMarcela Baraúna MagnoCassiano Kuchenbecker RösingLucianne Cople MaiaRafael Rodrigues LimaPublished in: BMC women's health (2021)
The use of hormonal contraceptives may be associated to severity of periodontal diseases. However, the quantitative analysis points to an inconclusive outcome due to the high level of heterogeneity. The association is biologically plausible, however additional studies are warranted to better elucidate the clinical significance of this possible association.