Abstract

ENRILE DE ROJAS, Francisco J.  and  SANTOS-ALEMANY, Antonio. Mouthrinses with evidence-based control of plaque and gingivitis. RCOE [online]. 2005, vol.10, n.4, pp.445-452. ISSN 1138-123X.

The high incidence of periodontal disease among adults indicates that in most cases oral hygiene could and should be considerably improved. The limitations of routine hygiene practices suggest that the application of other strategies is required. Mouthrinses, particularly chlorhexidine and essential oils, reduce the formation of plaque and gingivitis, even in areas of difficult access, and are characterized by their excellent safety and tolerability. Apart from chlorhexidine and essential oils, the antiseptics commonly found in mouthrinses include among others triclosan, hexetidine, quaternary ammonium compounds, delmopinol, and sanguinarine. There is scientific evidence that indicates that mouthrinses can play a key role and have a significant value as an adjunct to mechanical methods for the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases. However, they under any circumstance cannot be a substitute for mechanical oral-care methods.

Keywords : Mouthwash; Mouthrinse; Oral health; Plaque; Gingivitis; Periodontitis.

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