Flossing plus toothbrushing (self-performed; manual or automated floss) vs Toothbrushing alone
Gingivitis · Dentate adults aged 16 years or older (excluding orthodontic patients and those with severe periodontal disease)
Flossing plus toothbrushing (self-performed; manual or automated… led to lower gingivitis (Gingival Index, 0-3 scale; SMD) compared with toothbrushing alone (with or without a negative-control/placebo rinse); GRADE not reported.
2 findings from 1 review
- Flossing for the management of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults 2011 · Cochrane All outcomes3 monthsSMD -0.41 [-0.68, -0.14]6 studies · 656 participantsGRADE not reported
- Flossing for the management of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults 2011 · Cochrane All outcomes6 monthsSMD -0.72 [-1.09, -0.35]4 studies · 564 participantsGRADE not reported