Use of a dental irrigating unit in the treatment of fecal impactions

Korn, Marcel

doi:10.1016/s0016-5107(72)73966-8

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“…In the 1970s, US healthcare providers experimented with pulsating OIs for wound cleaning (Bhaskar et al 1971 ; Gross et al 1971 ), ophthalmic decontamination (Blumberg 1973 ), debridement and symptom relief in oral cancer (Bagshaw 1967 ), kidney stone removal and fecal impaction resolution (Gibbons et al 1974 ; Korn 1972 ), and colonoscopy preparation (Katz et al 1977 ). Devices were modified with special attachments in most cases.…”

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Oral Irrigation Devices: A Scoping Review

Sarkisova,

Morse,

Lee

et al. 2024

Clinical & Exp Dental Res

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ObjectivesSelf‐performed oral hygiene is essential for preventing dental caries, periodontal, and peri‐implant diseases. Oral irrigators are adjunctive oral home care aids that may benefit oral health. However, the effects of oral irrigation on oral health, its role in oral home care, and its mechanism of action are not fully understood. A comprehensive search of the literature revealed no existing broad scoping reviews on oral irrigators. Therefore, this study aimed to provide a comprehensive systematic review of the literature on oral irrigation devices and identify evidence gaps.MethodsThe Joanna Briggs Institute and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta‐Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines were utilized to prepare the review. Four databases and eight gray literature sources were searched for English publications across any geographical location or setting.ResultsTwo hundred and seventy‐five sources were included, predominantly from scientific journals and academic settings. Most studies originated from North America. Research primarily involved adults, with limited studies in children and adolescents. Oral irrigation was safe and well‐accepted when used appropriately. It reduced periodontal inflammation, potentially by modulating the oral microbiota, but further research needs to clarify its mechanism of action. Promising results were reported in populations with dental implants and special needs. Patient acceptance appeared high, but standardized patient‐reported outcome measures were rarely used. Anti‐inflammatory benefits occurred consistently across populations and irrigant solutions. Plaque reduction findings were mixed, potentially reflecting differences in study designs and devices.ConclusionsOral irrigators reduce periodontal inflammation, but their impact on plaque removal remains unclear. Well‐designed, sufficiently powered trials of appropriate duration need to assess the clinical, microbiological, and inflammatory responses of the periodontium to oral irrigation, particularly those with periodontitis, dental implants, and special needs. Patient‐reported outcome measures, costs, caries prevention, and environmental impact of oral irrigation need to be compared to other oral hygiene aids.

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