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Rinses to control plaque and gingivitis.

R M Davies1

  • 1Dental Health Unit, Unit 3A Skelton House, Manchester, UK.

International Dental Journal
|August 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Mouthrinses can help remove plaque, aligning with both public desire for cleanliness and dental goals for oral health. Recent advancements show progress in meeting consumer and clinician needs for effective oral hygiene adjuncts.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral Hygiene
  • Periodontology
  • Consumer Health

Background:

  • Divergent public and professional perceptions of oral hygiene exist, with professionals prioritizing oral health and the public focusing on cleanliness and social factors.
  • Both groups share the common goal of supragingival plaque removal.
  • The use of mouthrinses as a supplementary tool to brushing with toothpaste is a recognized and beneficial practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current market of mouthrinses.
  • To evaluate the relative merits of different mouthrinse formulations.
  • To assess the progress in meeting consumer and dental professional priorities regarding oral hygiene adjuncts.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of commercially available mouthrinses.
  • Analysis of product claims and reported efficacy.
  • Consideration of consumer and clinical perspectives.

Main Results:

  • Mouthrinse use has significantly increased recently.
  • Some mouthrinse products demonstrate progress in addressing both consumer desires for social acceptability and professional requirements for oral health.
  • The review highlights the evolving landscape of adjunctive oral hygiene products.

Conclusions:

  • Mouthrinses represent a valuable adjunct to mechanical plaque removal.
  • Product development is increasingly aligning with diverse user needs.
  • Continued evaluation of mouthrinse efficacy and benefits is warranted.

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