Johnson & Johnson – Listerine

Clinical data released at EuroPerio10 has revealed that Johnson & Johnson’s Listerine essential oil mouth rinse delivers 4.6 times greater interproximal plaque prevention above the gingival margin than does floss. The findings appeared in two revealing new studies which compared the use of Listerine essential oil mouthrinse and brushing with brushing and flossing alone for inhibiting the establishment of the dental biofilm. Both studies underline the fact that Listerine essential oil mouthrinse—in addition to mechanical cleaning—delivers more effective oral health.

Periodontist Prof. Nicole Arweiler, director and chair of the department of periodontics and peri-implant diseases at the University of Marburg’s dental school and hospital in Germany, commented: “Mechanical hygiene measures to remove the dental biofilm are often insufficient. There are many people who do not brush or floss appropriately, plus there are situations when mechanical cleaning is not possible, such as when patients have sutures or following new implants. Additionally, there are groups, such as the elderly or people with disabilities, who find it difficult to adequately clean using brushing and flossing. An antibacterial mouthrinse can help to kill or ‘defang’ residual biofilms that dental patients have been unable to remove.”

For details of the studies and references, please visit www.listerine.eu.

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