Abstract | OBJECTIVES: MATERIALS AND METHODS: PubMed-MEDLINE and the Cochrane-CENTRAL were searched up to December 2009 to identify appropriate papers. The primary outcome measures included plaque accumulation and parameters of gingivitis. RESULTS: Independent screening of titles and abstracts of 229 articles resulted in 10 publications that met the criteria for eligibility. Descriptive comparisons are presented for hydrogen peroxide mouthwash as compared with control mouthwashes or no oral hygiene. Mean values and standard deviations were obtained by data extraction. Based on a quality assessment, three studies, of which one evaluated H(2)O(2) over a period of 6 months, were considered to represent a low risk of bias. This 6-month study showed a positive effect of the use of H(2)O(2) on the modified gingival index. CONCLUSIONS: The results of the studies included in this review showed that H(2)O(2) mouthwashes do not consistently prevent plaque accumulation when used as a short-term mono- therapy. When used as a long-term adjunct to daily oral hygiene, the results of one study indicate that oxygenating mouthwashes reduce gingival redness.
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Authors | N Hossainian, D E Slot, F Afennich, G A Van der Weijden |
Journal | International journal of dental hygiene
(Int J Dent Hyg)
Vol. 9
Issue 3
Pg. 171-81
(Aug 2011)
ISSN: 1601-5037 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 21356027
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review, Systematic Review)
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Copyright | © 2011 John Wiley & Sons A/S. |
Chemical References |
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
- Mouthwashes
- Hydrogen Peroxide
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Topics |
- Anti-Infective Agents, Local
(therapeutic use)
- Dental Plaque
(prevention & control)
- Dental Plaque Index
- Follow-Up Studies
- Gingivitis
(prevention & control)
- Humans
- Hydrogen Peroxide
(therapeutic use)
- Mouthwashes
(therapeutic use)
- Oral Hygiene
- Periodontal Index
- Treatment Outcome
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