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The Effect of LISTERINE® Antiseptic
Reduction of Existing Dental Plaque and Gingivitis
Conclusion
LISTERINE® Antiseptic, when used twice daily for 30 seconds, is effective in controlling plaque accumulation and gingivitis in a population that did not receive a prophylaxis.
The Effect of LISTERINE® Antiseptic on Reduction of Existing Plaque and Gingivitis1
- Lamster IB, Alfano MC, Seiger MC, Gordon JM. The effect of LISTERINE® Antiseptic on reduction of existing plaque and gingivitis. Clin Prev Dent. 1983;5:12-16.
The Effect of LISTERINE® Removing Plaque from Teeth
Objective
Evaluate the effect of LISTERINE® Antiseptic on existing dental plaque and gingivitis over the course of a 6-month trial (N=129).
Methodology
Randomized, double-blind study of subjects (aged ≥18 years) with preexisting plaque and gingivitis.
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Results
When compared with water, LISTERINE® Antiseptic reduced dental plaque by 22.2% and gingivitis by 28.2% at 6 months. When compared with vehicle, LISTERINE® Antiseptic reduced dental plaque by 20.8% and gingivitis by 27.7% at 6 months, respectively.
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Conclusion
LISTERINE® Antiseptic, when used twice daily for 30 seconds, is effective in controlling plaque accumulation and gingivitis in a population that did not receive a prophylaxis.
†Subjects were instructed to follow their usual oral hygiene regimen and use of dental floss was permitted to remove trapped food.
‡26.9% hydroalcoholic vehicle containing all ingredients in LISTERINE® Antiseptic except its essential oils.
Reference: 1. Lamster IB, Alfano MC, Seiger MC, Gordon JM. The effect of LISTERINE® Antiseptic on reduction of existing plaque and gingivitis. Clin Prev Dent. 1983;5:12-16.
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