title: Rinses to control plaque and gingivitis.
abstract: The dental profession and the public have two different perceptions when it comes to oral hygiene. The profession has oral health as its main objective whereas the public is more concerned with personal cleanliness and social acceptability. Nevertheless the desired outcome is the same, namely to remove supragingival plaque. The concept of using a mouthrinse as an adjunct to brushing with a dentifrice is a sound one. In recent years there has been a rapid increase in the use of mouthrinses and this review considers the relative merits of those currently on the market. It is evident that some progress has been made in satisfying the priorities of the consumer and clinician.
authors.affiliation: Dental Health Unit, Unit 3A Skelton House, Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D009067:Mouthwashes