作者: Cortelli , Shang H , McGuire Ja , Charles Ca , Cortelli Sc
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摘要: PURPOSE This 6-month, examiner-blind, single center, randomized, parallel group, controlled clinical trial compared the antiplaque/antigingivitis effects of an alcohol-free EO mouthrinse (LISTERINE Zero) to a negative control (5% flavored, colored hydroalcohol) and CPC-containing (Colgate Plax). METHODS 337 gingivitis subjects were clinically examined determine Modified Gingival Index (MGI) Plaque (PI) at baseline, 3 6 months. The primary efficacy variables mean MGI PI months (statistically analyzed by ANCOVA). After professional dental prophylaxis, randomly assigned 6-month twice daily unsupervised use EO, CPC or rinse, in conjunction with normal brushing flossing. Safety was monitored throughout study. RESULTS 311 completed use, significantly reduced plaque (31.6%) (24.0%) control. At months, also (6.4%) (4.4%) provided 26.9% decrease 20.5% (P < 0.001). All rinses well tolerated. demonstrated superior reducing over both mouthrinse.