Effectiveness of flossing loops in the control of the gingival health

Abstract

BackgroundOne of the key factor in the good condition of periodontal tissues is their daily hygiene. Oral hygiene techniques such brushing and a good interdental hygiene by correct flossing are very important. The aim of this study is to compare the use of dental floss in a loop vs traditional floss in the control of Loe-Silness Gingival Index (IG), Turesky´s Plaque Index (IPT), Gingival Bleeding Index (IS) and the values of interleukin 6 (IL-6) and interleukin 8 (IL-8).Material and MethodsA comparative study of 40 patients in which each patient was his own control, using during 45 days each one of the devices (new loop floss and conventional floss) of interdental hygiene analysed. Data for Loe-Silness Gingival Index (IG), Turesky´s Plaque Index (IPT), Gingival Bleeding Index (IS) and the values of interleukin 6 (IL-6) and interleukin 8 (IL-8)were collected and measured in every visit for every type of interdental hygiene device.ResultsOur data indicates that the rate of Turesky´s Plaque Index presented statistically significant differences between groups (loop: 1.66 ± 0.8; traditional: 1.12 ± 0.8; p<0.0001). The rest of the indices studied showed no statistically significant differences.ConclusionsThe creation of new dental floss designs try to make their use easier and more sensitive, and plaque removal more effective. The loop design can facilitate interdental hygiene, reaching similar effectiveness than traditional floss, improving some indicators, such as Turesky´s Plaque Index. Key words:Dental floss, bacterial plaque, loop floss, plaque index, periodontal diseases.

Evidência Científica Para Uso Do Fio Dental No Controle De Biofilme E Inflamação Gengival

“…Azcarate-Velázquez et al 25 Berchier et al 22 (2008), por meio de uma revisão sistemática, tiveram o objetivo de avaliar o efeito adjunto do uso do fio dental na escovação sobre o biofilme e a gengivite. Concluíram que o uso do fio dental em conjunto com a escovação dentária não forneceu benefício adicional em comparação à escovação apenas.…”