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Healthy Gingival Sites vs. CPC

Healthy Gingival Sites vs. CPC

Recommend a rinse that results in more healthy gingival sites.

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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Gingivitis Reduction vs. CPC

LISTERINE® Antiseptic reduces gingivitis by 65% more than CPC (Crest® Pro-Health™)

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Plaque Biofilm Penetration vs. CPC

See how the plaque biofilm penetration of LISTERINE® Antiseptic with its 3 Essential Oils compares to cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC)

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