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Comparison of interdental cleaning methods: a randomized controlled trial.

Margaret A Jackson1, Margaret Kellett, Helen V Worthington

  • 1Department of Periodontology, Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, UK.

Journal of Periodontology
|August 3, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Interdental brushing significantly improved periodontal health in patients with chronic periodontitis compared to flossing, even before deep cleaning. This highlights the effectiveness of interdental brushes for home plaque control.

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Area of Science:

  • Periodontology
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Preventive Dentistry

Background:

  • Limited data exist on interdental cleaning benefits before root surface debridement.
  • Home plaque control is crucial for periodontally involved patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare interdental brushing versus flossing for periodontal outcomes.
  • To assess clinical periodontal improvements prior to root surface debridement.

Main Methods:

  • Single-blind, randomized controlled trial with 77 chronic periodontitis patients.
  • Evaluated plaque, papillae level, bleeding index, probing depths, and bleeding on probing.
  • Interdental brushing and flossing techniques were taught and applied.

Main Results:

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  • Significant reductions in all measured indices were observed in both groups.
  • Interdental brushing showed greater improvements than flossing at 6 and 12 weeks for most parameters.
  • Significant improvements in plaque, papillae level, and probing depths favored the interdental brush group by 12 weeks.

Conclusions:

  • Patients can achieve improved periodontal outcomes with interdental cleaning.
  • Interdental brushes are particularly effective for improving clinical periodontal outcomes.
  • Interdental cleaning provides benefits even before comprehensive root surface debridement.