Efficacy of dental floss in the management of gingival health: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Objectives: This randomized controlled clinical trial evaluated the efficacy of dental floss as a supplement to toothbrushing in support of gingival health in adults.

Materials And Methods: Seventy-five systemically healthy subjects, non-smokers, without loss of interproximal periodontal attachment and with more than 15% of the interproximal sites presenting with gingival bleeding were randomized into two groups either performing toothbrushing supplemented by dental floss (TB + DF) or toothbrushing (TB) alone. Over a 60-day period, participating subjects weekly received oral hygiene instruction and supervised personal and professional plaque removal by applying the devices assigned for the group.

Association between periodontitis and glycated hemoglobin levels in individuals living in rural Southern Brazil.

Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of prediabetes in individuals with moderate or severe periodontitis and to verify the association between periodontitis and glycated hemoglobin levels.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted including individuals age 18-93 years from a representative sample residing in rural Southern Brazil. Data collection included full mouth periodontal clinical examinations, laboratory screens, and structured questionnaires.