Reduction in Malodor, Gingival Index and Plaque Index after 4-Week Use of New Concept Oral Irrigator

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the changes in clinical indexes related to periodontitis, such as malodor, gingival and plaque indexes, during the adjuvant use of a high pressure oral irrigator (COMORAL ® , SMDsolutions, Seoul, Korea) in volunteers.Methods: We recruited 17 volunteers from an advertisement posted on Dankook University's bulletin board.The oral malodor, gingival index, and plaque index of each volunteer were during the adjuvant use of a high pressure oral irrigator within a 4-week period.Results: Routine tooth brushing was done together with the adjuvant use of a new high pressure oral irrigator in the 4-week period.The oral malodor, gingival index, and plaque index measured after 2 and 4 weeks of use significantly decreased (P＜0.05)compared with the baseline values obtained before the start of the study. Conclusions:The adjuvant use of a new high pressure oral irrigator with routine tooth brushing in volunteers may more effectively manage daily oral hygiene.