Chemotherapeutic agents have been shown to be useful adjuncts to daily oral home care in
the control of plaque and gingivitis. This paper reviews the main agents used in …

Background: Chemotherapeutic agents have been shown to be useful adjuncts to daily oral
home care in the control of plaque and gingivitis. The objective of the study was to evaluate …

Introduction: Poor oral hygiene is a major risk factor for oral diseases. Regular home-based
care is essential to maintain good oral hygiene. In particular, mouthrinses can support …

Mouthrinses have been used for centuries for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, but it is only
in recent years that the rationale behind the use of the ingredients has been subject to …

The Seal of Acceptance of the American Dental Association's Council on Dental
Therapeutics has been awarded to Listerine and chlorhexidine gluconate (Peridex). The …

Although the ideal topical antimicrobial does not exist, some marketed products possess
many of the desirable characteristics of such an agent. Antimicrobial agents from a number …

Control of the plaque biofilm in the supragingival stage of its development is highly desirable
if gingival health is to be maintained. Supplementing mechanical plaque control with …

BACKGROUND: Gingivitis is a chronic inflammatoiy condition, resulting from gingival
bacteria and bacterial byproducts. Antiplaque oral rinses reduce inflammation by removing …

Objectives: The aim of this experimental gingivitis study was to assess the efficacy and
safety of two new chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthrinses. Materials and Methods: Ninety …

Objectives: The objective of this study was to compare the antiplaque and antigingivitis
effectiveness and the side‐effect profiles of an essential oil‐containing mouthrinse and a …