Clinical studies - Kerr

A comparison of the effects of 2 commercially available nonprescription h3 flow rates and xerostomia²⁴

- Kerr AR, Katz RW, Ship JA. Quintessence Int. 2007;38(705):41-48.

Objective 

To determine if 2 commercial mouthrinses, 1 alcohol-based (LISTERINE®COOL MINT®) and 1 non-alcohol-based (Act® Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash — Alcohol Free, Mint), affect salivary flow and symptoms of dry mouth in nonxerostomic adults (N=20).

Methodology

Observer-blinded, randomized, crossover study of nonxerostomic subjects (aged 18-85 years).

Results

After 1 week of mouthrinse use, combined data (before and after crossover) revealed no significant differences in flow rates between groups (P >0.05).

Conclusion

There were no differences in salivary flow rate and sensation of mouth dryness between alcohol- and non-alcohol-containing mouthrinses.

^{*Non-alcohol based.}