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Efficacy of Flossing and Mouthrinsing Regimens on Plaque and Gingivitis: A randomized clinical trial

Mary Lynn Bosma, James A. McGuire, Anusha Sunkara, Pamela Sullivan, Abbie Yoder, Jeffery Milleman and Kimberly Milleman
American Dental Hygienists' Association June 2022, 96 (3) 8-20;
Mary Lynn Bosma
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., Skillman, NJ, USA.
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James A. McGuire
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., Skillman, NJ, USA.
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Anusha Sunkara
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., Skillman, NJ, USA.
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Pamela Sullivan
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., Skillman, NJ, USA.
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Abbie Yoder
Salus Research, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, USA.
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Jeffery Milleman
Salus Research, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, USA.
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Kimberly Milleman
Salus Research, Inc., Fort Wayne, IN, USA.
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    Interproximal mean Turesky Plaque Index (TPI) at baseline, weeks 4 and 12

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    Interproximal mean Modified Gingival Index (MGI) at baseline, weeks 4 and 12

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    Interproximal mean Bleeding Index (BI) at baseline, weeks 4 and 12

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    Interproximal percent gingival bleeding sites at baseline, weeks 4 and 12

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    Whole-mouth, interproximal mean probing depth and bleeding on probing, week 12

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American Dental Hygienists' Association Jun 2022, 96 (3) 8-20;

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