Mouthrinses and Dentifrices are Effective Antigingivitis and Antiplaque Agents

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

A Meta-Analysis of Six-Month Studies of Antiplaque and Antigingivitis Agents

Gunsolley JC.

J Am Dent Assoc 2006;137(12):1649-57

Level of Evidence

1

Strength of Recommendation

A

Purpose/Question

Evaluate the efficacy of dentifrices and mouthrinses as antigingivitis and antiplaque agents in adults.

Source of Funding

Supported in part by a grant from Pfizer.

Type of Study/Design

Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of 6-Month RCT that Evaluated Both the Antiplaque and Antigingivitis Properties of Dentifrices or Mouth Rinses in Adults