Effectiveness of the oral rinse “Argymax” (“Fresh Breath and Active Enamel Calcium Saturation”) in puberty-associated gingivitis in adolescents

Relevance. Recent statistics in healthcare indicate that periodontal tissue diseases rank second among all dental conditions. Currently, there is growing concern regarding the rising incidence of periodontal diseases among adolescents. This makes puberty-associated gingivitis particularly noteworthy, as it commonly develops during this age due to hormonal changes. Prompt treatment is crucial to prevent severe complications, including early tooth loss. Previously, the occurrence rate was 62%, but it has now escalated to 92%. This highlights the importance of identifying underlying causes and exploring treatment options for this condition.

Materials and methods. The study included 63 adolescents, aged 12 to 18 years, all diagnosed with puberty-associated gingivitis (ICD-10 code K05.11) and without any underlying systemic diseases. Participants received training in oral hygiene, which included supervised tooth brushing and professional cleaning. As part of the symptomatic treatment for puberty-associated gingivitis, the oral rinse “Argymax” (“Fresh Breath and Active Enamel Calcium Saturation”) was prescribed. Patients were instructed to use the rinse for 30 seconds, twice daily. The effectiveness of the treatment was evaluated using the Green-Vermillion Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S), the PMA index to assess gingival inflammation, and the interdental papilla bleeding index (PBI) according to Saxer-Muhlemann (1971). Clinical assessments were performed under the same conditions at 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months post-treatment.

Results. The treatment of puberty-associated gingivitis with the “Argymax” oral rinse (“Fresh Breath and Active Enamel Calcium Saturation”) demonstrated significant efficacy, as evidenced by improvements in clinical indices and objective data.

Conclusion. The “Argymax” oral rinse (“Fresh Breath and Active Enamel Calcium Saturation”) is recommended for widespread use in the management of inflammatory periodontal diseases, particularly puberty-associated gingivitis.

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