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Methods: In a single-center, prospective, randomized comparative study, 50 subjects with gingivitis were assigned to either a marine mouthwash group (Test, n = 26) or a marketed mouthwash group (Comparator, n = 24). Clinical assessments included plaque, gingivitis, halitosis, and volunteer self-evaluation at baseline (T0) and after 7 days (T7). Gingival microbiota was sampled using swabs at baseline (T0) and after 7 days (T7). Conclusions: Both groups demonstrated reductions in dental plaque, gingivitis, and halitosis at T7 compared to baseline. Improvements in halitosis were observed in both groups but did not reach statistical significance. Microbiota analysis revealed that the Test group experienced the enrichment of health-associated bacterial taxa and a reduction in disease-associated species, notably Porphyromonas endodontalis, while the Comparator group showed an increase in pathogenic taxa. The marine mouthwash was well tolerated and positively rated by participants. 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