The influence of prebrushing mouthwashes on plaque removal in children.

Abstract

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study was to verify the influence of prebrushing mouthwashes on dental plaque removal in children.

METHODS:

This study had a double-blind, randomized, controlled, crossover, 25-day experimental design, including 38 12- to 14-year-olds. Four solutions were used as prebrushing mouthwashes (Colgate Plax Magic, Listerine Cool Blue Agent, water and dye, and water) by each participant with seven days' washout. The plaque index was evaluated before and after tooth-brushing during the experimental period.

RESULTS:

Intergroup comparisons showed no significant differences in plaque reduction among evaluated solutions (Friedman test, P>.78). Significantly more plaque was present before vs. after tooth-brushing (Wilcoxon rank test, P<.001), independent of the surface (buccal or lingual/palatal).

CONCLUSION:

Use of prebrushing mouthwashes by children does not influence plaque removal by tooth-brushing.

• Authors: Regina Da Silva Miranda, Renan Aurélio Marques, Carolina Dummel, Fabio Zovico Maxnuck Soares, Marta Dutra Machado Oliveira, Rachel De Oliveira Rocha
• Journal: Pediatric dentistry (Pediatr Dent) 2014 May-Jun Vol. 36 Issue 3 Pg. 211-5 ISSN: 1942-5473 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 24960387 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)

Chemical References

• Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Benzenesulfonates
• Benzoates
• Coloring Agents
• Drug Combinations
• Mouthwashes
• Placebos
• Plax
• Salicylates
• Terpenes
• Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
• Listerine
• brilliant blue

Topics

• Adolescent
• Anti-Infective Agents, Local (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Benzenesulfonates
• Benzoates (therapeutic use)
• Child
• Coloring Agents
• Cross-Over Studies
• Dental Plaque (therapy)
• Dental Plaque Index
• Double-Blind Method
• Drug Combinations
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Male
• Mouthwashes (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Placebos
• Salicylates (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate (therapeutic use)
• Terpenes (administration & dosage, therapeutic use)
• Toothbrushing (methods)