Efficacy of dental floss in the management of gingival health: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Londero, Ananda Barrachini; Reiniger, Ana Paula Pereira; Tavares, Rodrigo C R; Ferreira, Ciandra Miraglia; Wikesjö, Ulf M.E.; Kantorski, Karla Zanini; Moreira, Carlos Heitor Cunha

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“…Interdental aids were used by 39% of VI and more than three-quarters of CG. This might be one of the reasons for overall better QHI results in CG participants 26 . Positive results of using interdental aids in children with VI were confirmed also in the study of Deepika et al 27 .…”

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Oral health in youth with visual impairment: A longitudinal survey

Křížová,

Himmlová,

Chramosta

et al. 2024

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This longitudinal survey aims to demonstrate improvement in oral hygiene among a group of youth with visual impairment (VI) achieved by repeated oral hygiene training, compare their progress with healthy peers (CG) and assess their oral health knowledge. In 100 VI (55♀, 45♂; ± 17.8 years) and 45 CG (23♀, 22♂; ± 17.2 years) oral hygiene training and a Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (QHI) rating were repeated six times at three-month intervals. The VI were divided into four subgroups according to the toothbrush hardness/type. A questionnaire was given to both groups. Appropriate statistical analyses were performed at 5% significance level. Both groups showed reduction in QHI, the VI had overall higher QHI values than CG. Use of an electric toothbrush in VI led to lower QHI in the last examination (p < 0.03). 69% of participants recommended dental specialists to improve communications by acquiring more illustrative aids. VI changed toothbrush less often (p < 0.02). A higher incidence of dental plaque was confirmed in VI compared to CG. After education and individual training, gradual plaque reduction has occurred in both groups. Using an electric toothbrush in VI resulted in better QHI outcomes. Repetitive preventive intervention in youth with VI helped them to adopt healthier oral hygiene habits.

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confidence: 94%

Oral health in youth with visual impairment: A longitudinal survey

Křížová,

Himmlová,

Chramosta

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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“…The best (unstructured) covariance structure was tested. The parameters of the model were estimated by maximum likelihood ( 26 ) . The statistical significance level for all tests was 0.05.…”

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Auriculotherapy for reducing chronic spinal pain in health workers: a clinical trial

Morais

Munhoz

Moreira

et al. 2023

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of auriculotherapy in reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain in the spine of health workers. Method: a randomized, triple-blind clinical trial conducted with health workers diagnosed with chronic spinal pain. Eight sessions of auriculotherapy with seeds were applied, two per week. The outcomes were measured with the Numerical Pain Scale, Brief Pain Inventory, Rolland-Morris Disability Questionnaire and SF-36 instruments, in the 1st, 4th and 8th session, and in the 15-day follow-up period. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed. Results: 34 workers took part in the Intervention Group and 33 in the Control Group, and both presented reduced pain intensity (p>0.05). In the follow-up period, there was a greater reduction in the Intervention Group (3.32 ± 0.42), when compared to the Control Group (5.00 ± 0.43) (p=0.007). In quality of life, there was improved vitality (p=0.012) and limitation due to emotional aspects (p=0.025). The relationship between auriculotherapy, physical disability and pain interference did not differ between the groups (p>0.05). Medication use in the follow-up period remained unchanged in the Control Group (77.8%) when compared to the Intervention Group (22.2%) (p=0.013). Conclusion: auriculotherapy exerted the same effect between the groups on pain intensity, lasting longer in the follow-up period. There was an improvement in quality of life and a reduction in medication use. REBEC: RBR-3jvmdn.

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“…Managing gingivitis is the primary prevention of periodontitis [41]. Notably, the use of dental floss can alleviate the symptoms of gingivitis [42,43]. From this, we can infer that individuals without periodontitis often use dental floss to prevent periodontal health issues.…”

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Inequality in dental flossing behavior among Korean adults based on household income levels

Wang,

Choi,

Ryu

et al. 2024

Epidemiol Health

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The aim of this study was to estimate the association between household income and dental flossing.Methods: This cross-sectional study investigated the impact of household income on flossing among 9,391 adults aged 30+ with ≥20 natural teeth, utilizing data from the seventh Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2016)(2017)(2018). Outcome measures included flossing (yes/no), with income categorized into 4 levels: lowest, medium to low, medium to high, and highest. Logistic regression, adjusted for age, gender, brushing frequency, recent dental exams, periodontitis, smoking, and alcohol use, was employed to evaluate the influence of socioeconomic status on oral hygiene practices. Results:In the highest income group, flossing was 62.6% more prevalent than in the lowest income group (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.63; 95% CI, 1.27-2.08). The strongest association between income levels and flossing was observed in individuals aged ≥70 years (aOR, 3.64; 95% CI, 1.86-7.11), with a decreasing strength of association in the 60s (aOR, 1.72; 95% CI, 1.05-2.84) and 50s age groups (aOR, 1.69; 95% CI, 1.07-2.68). Higher-income women demonstrated a higher frequency of flossing than their lower-income counterparts (aOR, 1.67; 95% CI, 1.24-2.23). Higher-income individuals without periodontitis were more likely to floss (aOR, 1.64; 95% CI, 1.23-2.18), and among those with periodontitis, flossing was significantly associated only with the highest income category (aOR, 1.64; 95% CI, 1.10-2.44). Conclusions:The findings of this study indicate a significant correlation between higher household income levels and an increased prevalence of flossing.

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Efficacy of dental floss in the management of gingival health: a randomized controlled clinical trial

Cited by 13 publications

References 23 publications

Oral health in youth with visual impairment: A longitudinal survey

Oral health in youth with visual impairment: A longitudinal survey

Auriculotherapy for reducing chronic spinal pain in health workers: a clinical trial

Inequality in dental flossing behavior among Korean adults based on household income levels

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