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Background Mechanical methods of oral hygiene can be complemented by the use of chemotherapeutic mouthrinses. The authors sought to quantify the additional benefit provided by an essential oil–, or EO–, containing mouthrinse in reducing plaque and gingivitis in patients who brush and floss regularly. Methods The authors randomly assigned patients with gingivitis to one of three treatment groups: brushing and rinsing with a control mouthrinse, or BC; brushing, flossing and rinsing with a control mouthrinse, or BFC; or brushing, flossing and rinsing with an EO–containing mouthrinse, or BFEO. Patients received a dental prophylaxis at baseline, and the authors followed them for six months. Results Of 246 enrolled subjects enrolled in the study, 237 subjects were evaluable at the study's conclusion. After six months, the subjects using the BFEO regimen had statistically and clinically significant lower mean Modified Gingival Index, or MGI, scores and Plaque Index, or PI, scores than did subjects in the BC group (29.9 percent and 56.3 percent, respectively; P P P Conclusions This study confirms that for patients with gingivitis who brush and floss routinely, the adjunctive use of an EO–containing mouthrinse provides a clinically significant and meaningful additional benefit in reducing plaque and gingivitis. Clinical Implications An EO–containing mouthrinse is an effective adjunct to regular brushing and flossing. Therefore, the BFEO regimen can be beneficial for patients with gingival inflammation. |
