Introduction
periodontitis, gingivitis, tooth
DENTAL CARIES, PERIODONTITIS, PERIODONTAL DISEASES, GINGIVITIS, DENTAL PLAQUE, PLAQUE, DENTAL CARIES
Dental caries and periodontal diseases are among the most prevalent conditions globally, producing severe health and economic burdens that significantly reduce the quality of life of those affected [There is consensus in the literature regarding the roles of professional tooth cleaning, oral hygiene instructions, and, especially, the self-performed mechanical removal of dental biofilm for the prevention and management of dental caries and periodontal diseases like gingivitis and periodontitis [Essential oils (EOs) are among the most-investigated active anti-plaque agents [Within the family of EOs, o-cymen-5-ol (cymenol) is a natural phenolic compound derived from isopropyl cresol, whose mechanism of action is believed to be due to the alteration of the cell wall and cell membrane permeability [Similar to the traditional approach employed in studies of other chemical adjuvants, the effects of cymenol on dental plaque levels have been evaluated via the Turesky clinical index [Accordingly, the present investigation aimed to evaluate the short-term in situ anti-plaque effect of 0.10% cymenol mouthwashes using our DenTiUS Deep Plaque image analysis software.