Role and Relevance of Warm Saline Mouth Rinses in Contemporary Dental Practice: A Narrative Review.
Lab studies show warm saline rinses enhance gum cell healing, while clinical evidence supports their use for reducing complications after tooth extraction and during cancer treatment, though they appear less effective than chlorhexidine for plaque control.
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Oral health of the child with childhood cancer: during treatment, recovery, and long-term survivorship
From pre-treatment clearance to lifelong survivorship — practical, evidence-based oral care for the Australian dental team
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