Effects of water flossing on gingival inflammation and supragingival plaque microbiota: a 12-week randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The effects of water flossing on dental plaque removal have been suggested, but its ecological impact on dental plaque microbiota needs further investigation. In addition, whether this plaque control measure by water flossing promotes the control of halitosis still needs clinical validation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of water flossing on gingival inflammation and supragingival plaque microbiota.

Materials and methods

Seventy participants with gingivitis were randomly assigned to control (toothbrushing) and experimental (toothbrushing + water flossing) groups (n = 35). Participants were recalled at 4, 8, and 12 weeks, and their gingival index, sulcus bleeding index, bleeding on probing, dental plaque index, and oral malodor values were measu

SUBMITTER: Xu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10212231 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature