Flossing plus toothbrushing (self-performed; manual or automated floss) vs Toothbrushing alone
Plaque · Dentate adults aged 16 years or older (excluding orthodontic patients and those with severe periodontal disease)
Flossing plus toothbrushing (self-performed; manual or automated… showed no clear difference in plaque (0-5 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 outcomes6 monthsSMD -0.06 [-0.23, 0.12]3 studies · 487 participantsGRADE not reported
- Flossing for the management of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults 2011 · Cochrane All outcomes3 monthsSMD -0.20 [-0.36, -0.04]5 studies · 594 participantsGRADE not reported