Kurzfassung

The link between oral health and general health is becoming generally accepted. Prevention of oral inflammatory diseases is considered a key element of good oral and systemic healt. Tools and chemical compounds in addition to mechanical plaque control may be helpful to support oral health. Novel rinsing solutions should be tested for their application in periodontal maintenance for efficacy and side effects. Aluminum triformate (ATF), an aluminum salt, has been used for several decades in...The link between oral health and general health is becoming generally accepted. Prevention of oral inflammatory diseases is considered a key element of good oral and systemic healt. Tools and chemical compounds in addition to mechanical plaque control may be helpful to support oral health. Novel rinsing solutions should be tested for their application in periodontal maintenance for efficacy and side effects. Aluminum triformate (ATF), an aluminum salt, has been used for several decades in Europe to control “bleeding gums” and is considered to be safe for daily use. The aim of this prospective placebo-controlled pilot study was to evaluate effects of a mouthrinse containing aluminium triformate (ATF) on high levels of gingival inflammation in periodontal patients who are in the maintenance phase. ATF has a styptic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Forty non-smoking periodontal patients with modified sulcus bleeding index (MSBI) ≥40% were randomly divided into two groups. The participants received a masked mouthrinse (ATF or placebo) and were instructed with the rinsing protocol. The primary outcome was reduction in gingival inflammation as measured by MSBI. In addition, plaque index (PI) and approximal plaque index (API) were measured. Seven days later patients were reevaluated.
Gingival inflammation in periodontal maintenance patients can be reduced using ATF rinsing during the maintenance phase. The mouthrinse was well accepted and appeared to be safe. A long-term controlled study is needed to show whether ATF can help to inhibit further periodontal breakdown in maintenance patients with high MSBI.» weiterlesen» einklappen