The Impact of Chlorhexidine as an Endodontic Irrigant/Medicament on Post-Obturation Pain in Patients Following Endodontic Therapy: A Preliminary Bayesian Meta-Analysis.

To assess the overall impact of chlorhexidine, when used as an endodontic irrigant/medicament, on post-obturation pain following endodontic treatment by the application of Bayes methods of meta-analysis. This study aimed to combine recently documented evidence using rigorous and specific search criteria. The available data were analyzed using Bayesian methods, which have the advantage of accounting for uncertainties in estimates.