Journal of periodontology
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Journal of periodontology · Apr 2004
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialComparison of the use of a toothpick holder to dental floss in improvement of gingival health in humans.
Although advances have been made in modulation of host inflammatory response in periodontal therapy, it is important to control the bacterial challenge to the host immune system through conventional therapy and improvement of personal oral hygiene. Although toothbrushing is generally performed, interdental cleaning is not as common. This study compared the use of dental floss to a toothpick holder in the improvement of gingival health. ⋯ The results of this study found that the use of dental floss or toothpick holder resulted in no significantly different effect in the improvement of gingival health.