Synopsis Periodontitis is clinically found in the form of gingivitis or periodontal pockets. Chronic gingivitis is primarily caused by dental plaque. Hence, regular cleaning of the interdental regions is essential to remove plaque and prevent gingivitis and periodontitis. Dental floss is the most affordable way of achieving good dental health apart from regular brushing. This week’s J ournal Watch summarizes the trial “ Efficacy of dental floss as an adjunct to toothbrushing in dental plaque and gingivitis: An open-labeled clinical nonexperimental study,” published in the J ournal of Indian association of public health dentistry.
Authors: Shrikanth Muralidharan, Arunkumar Acharya, Pramila Mallaiah, et al. What was the need for this study? Dental plaque is the primary cause of chronic gingivitis, which is similar in form to periodontitis. Hence, daily removal of plaque is essential to…
