Ewolucja płukanek – przegląd piśmiennictwa

Abstract

Introduction. Mouthwashes were developed to aid oral hygiene and decontamination. They can be single-ingredient or multi-ingredient (active ingredients [antibacterial and/or antifungal], emulsifiers, detergents, acids, colourings, fragrances and flavourings, water, some alcohol). The first mouthrinse, with a documented formulation, is Listerine® and is already 150 years old. Aim. Presentation the current state of knowledge on mouthwashes with regard to their effects on the human body (human cell vitality) and restorative materials (change in color, roughness, hardness). Material and methods. Pubmed, Scopus, Wiley databases were searched, including keywords: “mouthwash”, “mouthrinse”, “composite”, “hardness”, “roughness”, “colour stability”. Results. The effects of the individual active substances (fluoride compounds, xylitol, chlorhexidine, cetylpyridinium chloride, essential oils, herbal extracts) are presented and discussed. Mouthwashes were ranked according to own classification. Indications, contraindications and the most important factors modifying the conditions of use of the mouthrinses with regard to their active ingredients were discussed. The effects of the mouthrinses on living cells and dental restorative materials were discussed. Conclusions. Mouthwashes are an important component in the fight against biofilm (chemical component), and are an integral component of proper oral hygiene. Technological advances and the deepening of the state of knowledge necessitate an update of the rules of their use. The issue of potential interactions not only of the active ingredients, but of all rinse components with both human body cells and dental restorative materials remains important.