Mouth Rinse and Flossing Efficacy on Interproximal Gingivitis and Dental-plaque (original) (raw)

Abstract

Objective: The main objective of this investigation was to compare the efficacy of an essential oils mouthrinse to dental floss, on dental plaque accumulation and gingivitis on interproximal areas, for a period of two weeks. Method: A clinical trial was developed at the University of Lisbon’s Dental School with 60 volunteer dental hygiene students. After signature of an informed consent, students were randomly divided in two experimental groups of 30 individuals each. For a two weeks time period, one group used the essential oils mouthrinse, Listerine Cool Mint, according to manufacturer’s instructions, and the other group flossed twice-a-day. Both groups received a toothbrush and fluoridated toothpaste for home dental hygiene care. A baseline dental hygiene appointment consisted on tooth scaling and polishing and on the collection of the study data, using the Lobene modified gingival index (Lobene et al., 1986) for the determination of gingival inflammatory signs; Saxton & Ouderaa ...

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