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Grades of evidence (GRADE tool).
| Outcome | Result | Number of participants (studies) | Certainty of the evidence (GRADE) | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral lesions in general | 0.33 (95% CI 0.11–0.60) | 1,313 (3) | ⊕⊕⊖⊖ Low | (18, 22, 25) |
| Xerostomia | 0.48 (95% CI 0.45–0.51) | 946 (4) | ⊕⊕⊕⊖ Moderate | (18, 19, 21, 23) |
| Aphthous lesions | 0.10 (95% CI= 0.01–0.24) | 2,187 (4) | ⊕⊕⊖⊖ Low | (19, 22, 25, 27) |
