Does a complex intervention of oral hygiene advice (OHA) delivered with intra-oral scanner images, antigingivitis toothpaste and motivational reminders, improve oral health more than a standard of care control arm of fluoride toothpaste, with OHA without scanner images? Adult participants with pre-existing gingivitis were randomized to intervention or control. Following enrollment, baseline and each subsequent visit (V) (3-weeks, V2; 3-months,... read more »
Written by Dr. Niharika Harsha Published on 30 June 2022 In this article, Dr. Niharika Harsha talks about a recent study that discovered that the resolution of gingivitis did not only lessen gingival inflammation and plaque levels but also reduced the systemic inflammatory markers of a patient to improve their quality of life. This study was published in the Journal... read more »
When it comes to treating poor oral health – the costs are extraordinary. To avoid incurring such expenses, a recent European article concluded that over €100bn could be saved by working to prevent periodontitis by halting gingivitis in its tracks before it can spread and damage vital gum tissue leading to bone and tooth loss. Just in the UK, eliminating... read more »
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