| Expert consensus‐based recommendation (1.4) |
|---|
| We recommend supragingival professional mechanical plaque removal (PMPR) and control of retentive factors, as part of the first step of therapy. |
| Supporting literature Needleman, Nibali, and Di Iorio (2015); Trombelli, Franceschetti, and Farina (2015) |
| Grade of recommendation Grade A—↑↑ |
| Strength of consensus Unanimous consensus (0% of the group abstained due to potential CoI) |
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