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Healthy gingival sites and gingivitis reduction vs. CPC

Recommend a rinse that results in healthier gingival sites, with greater gingivitis reduction.

LISTERINE® vs. Other Mouthrinses

LISTERINE® Antiseptic was superior to CPC (Crest® Pro-Health™) in increasing the number of healthy gingival sites

“The results of this study demonstrated the clinical superiority of a mouthrinse containing EO (LISTERINE® Cool Mint®) versus 0.07% CPC (Crest® Pro-Health™) in the long-term management of plaque and gingivitis"44

LISTERINE® Antiseptic increased the number of healthy gingival sites by 46% vs. CPC at 6 months44

Superior increase in gingival sites

LISTERINE® Antiseptic showed a superior increase in healthy gingival sites versus CPC at every gingival site.

Distribution (%) of subjects healthy at each site. Whole mouth.

Cortelli study
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LISTERINE® Antiseptic regimen† reduces gingivitis by 65% more than Crest® Pro-Health™ regimen42†

Greater gingivitis reduction
Three healthcare professional in lab coats huddled around a microscope, collaborating on an examination

See how the plaque biofilm penetration of LISTERINE® Antiseptic with 3 essential oils compares to cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC)

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References

Whole mouth Modified Gingival Index at 6 weeks. Modified Gingival Index (MGI): A scale of gingival health that evaluates inflammation: 0 = no gingivitis, 4 = severe gingivitis.
†Comparison of brush/floss/rinse regimen vs brushing alone.
‡Shown above is incremental reduction (units) in MGI from baseline of brushing alone (MGI of 2.02): Brushing alone MGI = 2.02; Crest® Pro-Health™ regimen: MGI = 1.77; LISTERINE® Antiseptic regimen: MGI = 1.59.