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

• Main Authors: Marco Antonio Botelho (Author), José Gomes Bezerra Filho (Author), Luciano Lima Correa (Author), Said Gonçalves da Cruz Fonseca (Author), Danusa Montenegro (Author), Ricardo Gapski (Author), Gerly Anne Castro Brito (Author), Jörg Heukelbach (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2007-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...