Effect of a novel essential oil mouthrinse without alcohol on gingivitis: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial

Several different plant extracts have been evaluated with respect to their antimicrobial effects against oral pathogens and for reduction of gingivitis. Given that a large number of these substances have been associated with significant side effects that contraindicate their long-term use, new compo...

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Main Authors: Marco Antonio Botelho, José Gomes Bezerra Filho, Luciano Lima Correa, Said Gonçalves da Cruz Fonseca, Danusa Montenegro, Ricardo Gapski, Gerly Anne Castro Brito, Jörg Heukelbach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2007-06-01
Series:Journal of Applied Oral Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-77572007000300005