Reduction in malodor, gingival index and plaque index after 4-week use of new concept oral irrigator
10.11149/jkaoh.2022.46.2.92
- Author:
Hee-Ju KIM
1
;
Jong-Bin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Korea
- Publication Type:Original Article
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2022;46(2):92-98
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objectives:This study aimed to evaluate the changes in clinical indexes related to periodontitis, such as malodor, gingival and plaque indexes, during the adjuvant use of a high pressure oral irrigator (COMORAL ® , SMDsolutions, Seoul, Korea) in volunteers.
Methods:We recruited 17 volunteers from an advertisement posted on Dankook University’s bulletin board. The oral malodor, gingival index, and plaque index of each volunteer were during the adjuvant use of a high pressure oral irrigator within a 4-week period.
Results:Routine tooth brushing was done together with the adjuvant use of a new high pressure oral irrigator in the 4-week period. The oral malodor, gingival index, and plaque index measured after 2 and 4 weeks of use significantly decreased (P＜0.05) compared with the baseline values obtained before the start of the study.
Conclusions:The adjuvant use of a new high pressure oral irrigator with routine tooth brushing in volunteers may more effectively manage daily oral hygiene.
