Open AccessThe efficacy of antiseptic mouth rinses in comparison with dental floss in controlling interproximal gingivitis
Author(s) -
H Mythri,
SR Ananda,
GM Prashant,
V V Subba Reddy,
Gowrapura Chandu
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of international society of preventive and community dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.476
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 2250-1002
pISSN - 2231-0762
DOI - 10.4103/2231-0762.86385
Subject(s) - gingivitis , medicine , dentistry , dental floss , chlorhexidine , oral hygiene , dental plaque , tooth brushing , dental prophylaxis , orthodontics , brush , toothbrush , electrical engineering , engineering
Maintaining good oral hygiene is important to combat periodontal diseases. The use of tooth brush alone does not serve the purpose, especially in inaccessible areas like proximal embrasures, which demand the use of some adjuncts like proximal cleaning aids. Hence, the objective of this study was to compare the clinical efficacy of two antimicrobial mouth rinses (Cool mint Listerine and 0.2% Chlorhexidine gluconate) with dental floss in reducing interproximal gingivitis and dental plaque in an unsupervised condition.