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1 questions · 2 findings · 1 reviews · Periodontology

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Interdental brushing plus toothbrushing vs Flossing plus toothbrushing

Plaque · Adults, 16 years and older (dentate)

Interdental brushing plus toothbrushing showed no clear difference in plaque (plaque indices; standardised across indices) compared with flossing plus toothbrushing (low certainty).

2 findings from 1 review · compare the 2 reviews

Interdental brushing for the prevention and control of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
1 month (4 to 6 weeks)
SMD 0.10 [-0.13, 0.33]
7 studies · 326 participants
Low
Interdental brushing for the prevention and control of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults 2013 · Cochrane All outcomes
3 months (12 weeks)
SMD -2.14 [-5.25, 0.97]
2 studies · 107 participants
Very low