A Systematic Review of the Effect of Oral Rinsing with H2O2 on Clinical and Microbiological Parameters Related to Plaque, Gingivitis, and Microbes

Joint Authors

Muniz, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes
Cavagni, Juliano
Langa, Gerson Pedro José
Stewart, Bernal
Malheiros, Zilson
Rösing, Cassiano Kuchenbecker

Source

International Journal of Dentistry

Issue

Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-18, 18 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2020-10-31

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

18

Main Subjects

Dental

Abstract EN

Background.

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) has been used for more than a century clinically to control plaque and gingival inflammation, with unclear supporting evidence.

Aim.

The aim of the present systematic review of the literature is to assess the effect of mouth rinses with H2O2 on dental plaque, gingival inflammation, and oral microorganisms.

Methods.

Five databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science) were searched with the following focused question: what is the effect of hydrogen peroxide, in comparison to chlorhexidine or to a placebo solution, in oral microbiota control, dental plaque, and gingival inflammatory outcomes? Two independent examiners retrieved the articles and evaluated the evidence.

Results.

The majority of included studies were performed with 1.5% H2O2.

Results related to plaque accumulation generally demonstrate a slightly better effect of H2O2 as compared to placebo mouth rinses, however with a lower performance as compared to chlorhexidine.

In terms of gingival inflammation, H2O2 performs better than placebo and more clearly demonstrates an anti-inflammation effect.

No studies evaluated the effect of H2O2 against viruses or fungi.

In terms of bacteria, H2O2 demonstrates an antibacterial effect.

Conclusion.

Rinsing with H2O2 has the potential to affect plaque, gingivitis, and oral bacteria, as compared to placebo.

However, the antibacterial results are not comparable to the performance of chlorhexidine.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Muniz, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes& Cavagni, Juliano& Langa, Gerson Pedro José& Stewart, Bernal& Malheiros, Zilson& Rösing, Cassiano Kuchenbecker. 2020. A Systematic Review of the Effect of Oral Rinsing with H2O2 on Clinical and Microbiological Parameters Related to Plaque, Gingivitis, and Microbes. International Journal of Dentistry،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1169726

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Muniz, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes…[et al.]. A Systematic Review of the Effect of Oral Rinsing with H2O2 on Clinical and Microbiological Parameters Related to Plaque, Gingivitis, and Microbes. International Journal of Dentistry No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1169726

American Medical Association (AMA)

Muniz, Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes& Cavagni, Juliano& Langa, Gerson Pedro José& Stewart, Bernal& Malheiros, Zilson& Rösing, Cassiano Kuchenbecker. A Systematic Review of the Effect of Oral Rinsing with H2O2 on Clinical and Microbiological Parameters Related to Plaque, Gingivitis, and Microbes. International Journal of Dentistry. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-18.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1169726

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1169726