Control of Dental Plaque and Gingival Inflammation by Natural Ingredients-Based Mouthwash.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of a new alcohol-free marine mouthwash containing an algae extract, a coastal plant extract, and seawater on plaque reduction, gingivitis, and oral microbiota balance. Methods: In a single-center, prospective, randomized comparative study, 50 subjects with gingivitis were assigned to either a marine mouthwash group (Test, n = 26) or a marketed mouthwash group (Comparator, n = 24). Clinical assessments included plaque, gingivitis, halitosis, and volunteer self-evaluation at baseline (T0) and after 7 days (T7). Gingival microbiota was sampled using swabs at baseline (T0) and after 7 days (T7). Conclusions: Both groups demonstrated reductions in dental plaque, gingivitis, and halitosis at T7

SUBMITTER: Dutot M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12839718 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature