2003
DOI: 10.14219/jada.archive.2003.0167
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The efficacy of an essential oil antiseptic mouthrinse vs. dental floss in controlling interproximal gingivitis

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“…Addition of flossing into an oral hygiene regimen did not show any improvement versus the use of toothbrush alone for plaque and gingival scores which was consistent with the study done by Schiff et al, [13], Zimmer et al, [14], and Halla-Junior and oppermann [15]. But it was in contrast with the study done by Hague and carr [16], Jared et al, [17], Sharma et al, [18] and Bauroth et al, [19] which showed significant reduction for plaque scores but not for gingival inflammation. This may be due to the fact that the percentage of people using floss varies geographically.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 84%
“…Addition of flossing into an oral hygiene regimen did not show any improvement versus the use of toothbrush alone for plaque and gingival scores which was consistent with the study done by Schiff et al, [13], Zimmer et al, [14], and Halla-Junior and oppermann [15]. But it was in contrast with the study done by Hague and carr [16], Jared et al, [17], Sharma et al, [18] and Bauroth et al, [19] which showed significant reduction for plaque scores but not for gingival inflammation. This may be due to the fact that the percentage of people using floss varies geographically.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 84%
“…They are easily available, widely used, and are effective in reducing oral microbial load (28,29). In a recent review (30) of the safety of alcohol-containing mouthwashes, the authors proposed that mouthwashes should be prescribed by dentists, like any other medication, and that it is inadvisable for oral healthcare professionals to recommend long-term use of alcohol-containing mouthwashes.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Mostly they use it to control malodor. Several studies have shown the usefulness of regular dental flossing for removal of inter dental plaque and calculus (Bauroth et al, 2003;Bellamy et al, 1987).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%