Efficacy and Safety of <scp>AirFloss</scp> Ultra With Essential Oils Versus Waxed Dental Floss as Adjunct to Toothbrushing: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial
No significant difference in efficacy was observed between the AirFloss Ultra filled with an essential oil solution and waxed dental floss when used alongside manual toothbrushing. This conclusion is based on assessments of gingival bleeding, dental plaque, and gingival abrasion scores in the lower jaw following experimentally induced gingivitis. Both products were also found to be safe for use.
Authors
- Eveline van der Sluijs (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1269-1710)
- Tim M. J. A. Thomassen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2633-3236)
- G.A. van der Weijden (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5075-8384)
- Therese A. Elkerbout (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6713-6461)
- Dagmar Else Slot (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7234-0037)
Institutions
- Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Dental Hygiene
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.70010
- Primary Topic
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Philips