Management of Periodontitis with Oral Care Products, Chapek et al, Compendium Vol. XV No 6, 740-746, 1994

79 patients in a private practice setting who had previous scaling and root planing were selected for this study. These individuals had 2,085 probe scores measuring >= 4 mm with a mean of 4.6 mm. CloSYSII Oral Rinse and CloSYSII Toothpaste were dispensed at baseline visit. Patients were instructed to use both products twice a day.

At the next dental visit (average 3.4 months), probing scores were recorded on all patients. Probe scores were compared to show the number of scores that were reduced from >= 4 mm to <= 3 mm. The 2,085 probe scores were reduced to 679 or a 67% reduction (p<=0.001).

Conclusion: This study shows the effectiveness of the use of Rowpar's products, CloSYSII Toothpaste (formerly Retardent) and CloSYSII Oral Rinse (formerly Retardex), when used in a twice daily regimen as an effective aid for prevention of periodontitis and the maintenance of recall patients. 1,046 of the original 2,085 pockets were healed to normal probing depths. Only 679 pockets >= 4 mm remained (figure 5). The relationship between reduction of VSC and the permeability of the epithelial barrier may be associated with the reduction in probing scores.