Correlation between plaque control and gingival health using short and extended oral hygiene intervals

David, Silvia Cardoso de; Mário, T. G.; Freitas, Guilherme Camponogara de; Kantorski, Karla Zanini; Wikesjö, Ulf M.E.; Moreira, Carlos Heitor Cunha

doi:10.1007/s00784-018-2358-5

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“…Our finding of a positive association of VPI with gingival inflammation fits with prior studies that associated plaque with gingival inflammation. 36 In this respect, it is important to note that we found in the present study that when the model was controlled for smoking status, VPI was the only variable that remained associated with gingivial inflammation.…”

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confidence: 52%

Impact of smoking on gingival inflammation in representative samples of three South American cities

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Impact of smoking on gingival inflammation in representative samples of three South American cities

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“…A lower Gingival Index is generally seen as an indication of better gingival health. This finding may be related to the reduction in plaque levels, which are typically related to an improvement in gingival health [ 32 ]. Because the duration of each study leg was relatively short, it is not possible to determine whether longer-term usage of the control or test interventions would have resulted in further improvements in the Gingival Index.…”

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Effects of a Novel Formulation on Oral Biofilm, pH Buffering, and Gingival Health in Patients with Dry Mouth

Takesh

Firmalino

et al. 2018

International Journal of Dentistry

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Goal To identify in patients with dry mouth the effects of a novel test agent (Oral Essentials Hydrating Formula Mouthwash, Beverly Hills, CA) versus a control agent (Biotène Dry Mouth Oral Rinse, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare L.P., Moon Township, PA, USA) versus no treatment on dry mouth, plaque, salivary pH and buffering capacity, gingival health, and tooth sensitivity. Materials and Methods In this cross-over study, ten subjects with dry mouth used test and control dry mouth interventions, as well as no dry mouth intervention in randomized sequence. Plaque Index, Gingival Index, Sulcus Bleeding Index, Plaque staining, and photographs were recorded at baseline and end of each study arm. Salivary volume, pH, and buffering capacity were also recorded at these time points. Additionally, subjects completed a questionnaire for dry mouth and dentinal sensitivity at each visit. Results Reductions in plaque presence and clinical indices were similar after use of test or control products (p < 0.05). Saliva volume and pH buffering improved significantly after use of test and control products (p < 0.05). Conclusions The effects of a novel dry mouth intervention are similar to those of an existing OTC remedy and are significantly better than no intervention.

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“…This result, however, is unexpected as children in the string floss group were shown to have a significant increase in mean interdental plaque scores from the baseline. This could be due to the fact that GI does not always positively correlated with plaque scores 27 . In terms of total flossing time, children flossed about 25% faster with GumChucks compared to string floss (106 s vs. 145 s).…”

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Effectiveness of the GumChucks flossing system compared to string floss for interdental plaque removal in children: a randomized clinical trial

Lin

Dinis

Tseng

et al. 2020

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Flossing, an important oral hygiene skill, is technique-sensitive and challenging for children with developing manual dexterity. GumChucks is a novel flossing device designed to assist children with proper flossing technique. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of the GumChucks flossing device compared to string floss (SF). We conducted a randomized trial with 40 children aged 4-15 years at the UCLA Children's Dental Center from January-April 2017. Participants were randomly assigned to either GumChucks or SF. Interdental plaque score (IPS) and gingival index (GI) were recorded at baseline and 4-week post-usage. Flossing speed and interdental plaque reduction were also determined immediately after first use. In addition, questionnaires were completed by children, parents and dentists. Overall, children flossed significantly faster (p < 0.001) and achieved greater IPS reduction after first use (47.0% vs. 26.8%) with GumChucks compared to SF. After 4-week post-usage, children ages 10-15 in the GumChucks group demonstrated significantly greater improvement in GI and IPS from baseline (p < 0.01) and greater efficacy in interdental plaque removal compared to the SF group (p < 0.01). Children ages 4-9 flossed more effectively (p < 0.01) with GumChucks after first use, but no significant IPS and GI improvement after 4-week post-usage. Children preferred GumChucks (92.5%) over SF, with a similar positive attitude reported by parents and dentists. GumChucks is an effective alternative interdental plaque removal aid that allows children to floss with greater speed and efficacy, with recommended parental supervision for children under age 10.

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Correlation between plaque control and gingival health using short and extended oral hygiene intervals

Abstract: Subjects performing high oral hygiene standards at daily intervals will maintain gingival health in difference to subjects using extended hygiene intervals.

Cited by 25 publications

References 22 publications

Impact of smoking on gingival inflammation in representative samples of three South American cities

Impact of smoking on gingival inflammation in representative samples of three South American cities

Effects of a Novel Formulation on Oral Biofilm, pH Buffering, and Gingival Health in Patients with Dry Mouth

Effectiveness of the GumChucks flossing system compared to string floss for interdental plaque removal in children: a randomized clinical trial

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