Antiseptic mouth rinses: an update on comparative effectiveness, risks and recommendations.

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Authors

Diane Osso · Community College of Denver

Abstract

Research supports the effectiveness of antiseptic mouth rinses in reducing plaque and gingivitis as an adjunct to home care. Insufficient evidence is available to support the claim that oral antiseptics can reduce the risk of developing periodontitis or the rate of progression of periodontitis.

Topics & Keywords

Oral microbiology and periodontitis research Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions Oral Health Pathology and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 87, Issue 1, pp. 10-8

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