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Adjunctive Benefit of an EO Mouthrinse in reduction of plaque and gingivitis
Adjunctive Benefit of an EO Mouthrinse in reduction of plaque and gingivitis
Among Patients who brush and floss regularly
Conclusion
This long-term study demonstrates that the adjunctive use of an essential oil-containing mouthrinse twice daily provides a meaningful and clinically significant incremental benefit to a recommended regimen of brushing twice daily and flossing once daily.
Adjunctive Benefit of an Essential Oil-containing Mouthrinse in Reducing Plaque and Gingivitis in Patients Who Brush and Floss Regularly: A Six-Month Study1
- Sharma N, Charles CH, Lynch MC, et al. Adjunctive benefit of an essential oil-containing mouthrinse in reducing plaque and gingivitis in patients who brush and floss regularly: a six-month study. J Am Dent Assoc. 2004;135:496-504.
Benefits of LISTERINE®: Oral Hygiene Routine Study
Objective
Determine the incremental benefit of the adjunctive use of an essential oil-containing antiseptic mouthrinse (LISTERINE® COOL MINT®) to routine brushing and flossing in inhibiting whole-mouth plaque and gingivitis (N=237).
Methodology
Randomized, controlled, observer-blind, parallel-group clinical study of subjects with mild-to-moderate gingivitis.
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Results
Whole-mouth mean Plaque Index score at 6 months: BFEO rinse group experienced 56.3% reduction versus BC.
Whole-mouth mean Modified Gingival Index score at 6 months: BFEO rinse group experienced 29.9% reduction versus BC.
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B=Brushing.
F=Flossing.
C=Rinsing with control mouthrinse.
EO=Rinsing with an essential oil-containing mouthrinse.
Conclusion
This long-term study demonstrates that the adjunctive use of an essential oil-containing mouthrinse twice daily provides a meaningful and clinically significant incremental benefit to a recommended regimen of brushing twice daily and flossing once daily.
*LISTERINE® Antiseptic is not indicated for use in the treatment of xerostomia.
Reference: 1. Sharma N, Charles CH, Lynch MC, et al. Adjunctive benefit of an essential oil-containing mouthrinse in reducing plaque and gingivitis in patients who brush and floss regularly: a six-month study. J Am Dent Assoc. 2004;135:496-504.
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