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ANTIMICROBIALS: RINSES
Wolff, LF., Philstrom, BL., Bakdash, MB., et al: Salt and Peroxide compared
with conventional oral hygiene II. Microbial Results. J. Perio, 58:301, 1987.
Purpose:
To investigate the effect of conventional oral hygiene versus a salt and peroxide OH regimen.
Materials and methods:
Subgingival plaque for microscopic evaluation was obtained from 8 index tooth sites in each of 231 subjects. Microbial forms were microscopically identified at baseline, 8,16 and 24 mo.
Results:
Cocci were increased in both groups. Motile rods were decreased at 8 months and returned to baseline at 16 months. Spirochetes were decreased and maintain low through 24 months in both groups.
Conclusion:
There is no evidence that shows that the use of home care salt and peroxide OH regimen will contribute more toward periodontal health as compared to the use of commercial toothpaste, a toothbrush and dental floss.
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