For years, dentists have advised their patients that brushing and flossing are cornerstones of effective oral hygiene. But is that enough? That may not be the case, according to a new article in Digital Dentistry & Healthcare Knowledge (DDHKMAGAZINE.COM VOL. 4 ISSUE 01 SUMMER 2024). This publication for dentists examines the causes of periodontal and peri-implant disease and explores measures to prevent implant loss.
Titled “Peri-Implant Disease: What Your Patient Can Do to Prevent Implant Loss; What You Can Do to Prevent Patient Loss,” it casts doubt on the effectiveness of brushing and flossing alone in reducing plaque. “Periodontal and peri-implant disease occurs daily,” says Herb Moskowitz, DDS, chairman of ioTech International. He emphasizes, “The best defense against these diseases is a daily routine that includes brushing, flossing, and antibacterial rinses.”
In a six-month study of over 300 dental patients, brushing and rinsing was found to be 18 times more effective than brushing and flossing. Another second study showed that brushing and rinsing was six times more effective at reducing plaque. In addition, a study of 160 dental patients showed that brushing and rinsing was far more effective at reducing plaque and inflammation, as measured by the plaque index, modified gingival index, and bleeding index. Click on the following link and scroll down to page 31 to read the study results: https://bit.ly/3WHoznH.
Moskowitz stresses the importance of incorporating rinsing into daily oral hygiene. Rinsing your gums at home with a water flosser or oral irrigator can significantly improve oral health. The article points out that using a rinse alone can reach 21% of a 6mm pocket, but when combined with a water flosser, you can reach 90% of the same pocket.
“Now that it is clear that rinsing and subgingival irrigation are critical to successful prevention of periodontal and peri-implant disease, it is equally important to use the most effective mouthwash or mouth rinse. Not all mouthwashes are the same,” says Moskowitz. “Molecular iodine has been shown to be far more effective than any other professional rinse in keeping gums healthy.”
The Digital Dentistry & Healthcare Knowledge article compares different antiseptic rinses against key bacterial pathogens – Fusobacterium nucleatum and Prevotella. Both pathogens are primarily responsible for periodontitis, and Fusobacterium is also directly linked to colon cancer. The results clearly documented “a tremendous difference in efficacy between the antiseptic rinses tested, ranging from complete inactivation of both pathogenic bacteria by the molecular iodine rinse to no biocidal effect whatsoever by a stabilized chlorine dioxide rinse against Prevotella intermedia. The molecular iodine rinse was the only rinse that completely inactivated both bacteria.” Click on the following link and scroll down to page 31 to review the comparative efficacy of each antiseptic rinse tested. https://bit.ly/3WHoznH.
Molecular iodine has been shown to be a highly effective agent for the prevention of peri-implant disease. Unlike conventional antiseptics, molecular iodine provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity without the development of resistance. Its powerful antimicrobial properties are effective against bacteria, viruses and fungi commonly associated with peri-implant disease. Molecular iodine destroys the cell walls of these pathogens, resulting in rapid microbial death and reducing biofilm formation on implant surfaces. In addition, its use as a rinse or irrigant is well tolerated by patients and does not cause irritation or staining compared to other antiseptics.
The chairman of ioTech International agrees, noting, “By incorporating molecular iodine into regular oral hygiene, patients can extend the life of their dental implants and improve their overall oral health.” He points out that up to 75% of all adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of gum disease. It is an insidious disease that many adults are not even aware of its deterioration until their teeth become loose and abscesses form. Implant failures are also occurring at an alarming rate, and he noted that an analysis of nearly 12,000 functioning dental implants found that nearly 50% of these implants had developed peri-implant disease. He further noted that “ironically, many of these expensive implants could have been saved by simple home oral hygiene with an effective antibacterial rinse.” After several years of developing its oral care products containing molecular iodine, ioTech International received its first patent in 2018.
ioTech’s molecular iodine rinses currently available include a full line of ioRinseR mouth rinses, ioRinseR Ultra to fight plaque and gingivitis, and the recently launched ioRinseR MR to treat mouth ulcers, canker sores, dry mouth, mouth pain and mouth ulcers. Cancer patients often develop severe mouth ulcers as a result of their chemotherapy or radiation treatments. ioRinse MR provides profound relief for these patients. The company plans to launch ioRinseR AC anti-cavity mouth rinse in September.
The benefits of the ioRinse Ultra molecular iodine rinse include the following:
- Safe and easy to use
- Effectiveness tested and proven in laboratory tests to be more effective than any other rinse tested in destroying periodontal bacteria
- Helps prevent periodontal and peri-implant diseases
- Against plaque and gingivitis
- Effectively promotes gum health (periodontitis)
- Does not cause microbial resistance like other antiseptic rinses
- Non-staining, pleasant tasting formula
- Cost-effective routine preventive care
- Long-lasting breath freshener
The article concludes that proper oral hygiene can also lead to better overall health. “Periodontal bacteremias are closely linked to Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and a variety of other debilitating diseases.”
To read the full article, click on the following link: https://bit.ly/3WHoznH.
For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.iotechinternational.com or contact Iotech International at [email protected] or by phone at 561-509-0205, ext. 5.
About ioTech International
ioTech International is a leading developer and manufacturer of award-winning oral care products based on the company’s patented, breakthrough molecular iodine technology. Molecular iodine is the only biocidal type of iodine and is responsible for all germicidal activity. Molecular iodine is safe and effective and is an essential nutrient required for optimal health. Products based on ioTech’s molecular iodine technology are used in the medical, dental, agricultural, consumer and animal health markets. ioTech’s award-winning mouthwash, ioRinse, and other ioTech products are available in leading dental offices, on Amazon.com and on the company’s website. ioTech International is headquartered in Boynton Beach, FL.
