Listerine Antiseptic Evaluation

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Listerine Ultraclean Antiseptic Evaluation
Amy M. Brix
College of Southern Nevada

Abstract
The product, Listerine Ultraclean Antiseptic, is evaluated for its claims and effectiveness. This product is available to the general public and can be found easily at an affordable price. Directions for the mouthrinse’s use are discussed. The product is contraindicated for patients with certain characteristics. The claim of long lasting freshness is studied and compared to other mouthrinses with Listerine Ultraclean Antiseptic lasting two times longer than the others. The overall experience of using the product is also evaluated. Studies on the product’s effectiveness due to its active ingredients are examined and proved to
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Miller in Microorganisms of the human mouth (Charles, Mostler, Bartels, & Mankodi, 2004, p.879). In addition, in 1929, an article was published in The Lancet, a British journal, that presented Listerine’s safe and effective bactericidal activity (Charles, et al., 2004, p.879). With the long history of Listerine, there have been many studies proving its effective antiplaque and antigingivitis properties with its use in addition to regular oral hygiene practices. One study in particular compares the effectiveness of Listerine antiseptics in comparison to chlorhexidine and a placebo group. Another study compares the effectiveness of the mouthrinse in addition to brushing and flossing. Listerine is a product available for all, but may not be the product of choice for everyone. However, those indicated for its use will experience substantial …show more content…
These oils have a bactericidal effect because of their ability to disrupt cell walls and inhibit bacterial enzymes (“Therapeutic mouthrinses,” 2011, p. 6). This gives the product the ability to claim antiplaque and antigingivitis qualities. Clinical trials have been done that prove a reduction in plaque by 13.8% to 56.3%, and a reduction of gingivitis 14% to 35.9% (“Therapeutic mouthrinses,” 2011, p.6). “The incorporation of broad spectrum antimicrobial mouthrinses as adjuncts to patients’ daily oral hygiene regimens has assumed greater importance with the recognition that most individuals are unable to consistently maintain adequate levels of plaque control using mechanical methods alone” (Charles, et al., 2004, p. ). Because Listerine is a liquid, it is able to get into the interproximal areas, where toothbrushes cannot go. A study has been done to evaluate interproximal gingivitis with the use of a mouthrinse in addition to brushing and flossing in comparison to brushing and flossing alone. This study showed a 15.8% reduction with the use of mouthrinse, while the control group only experienced a 7.7% reduction (“Therapeutic mouthrinses,” 2011, p.

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