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Chemical Plaque Control Strategies in the Prevention of Biofilm-associated Oral Diseases.
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The journal of contemporary dental practice [J Contemp Dent Pract] 2016 Apr 01; Vol. 17 (4), pp. 337-43. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Apr 01. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- Dental plaque is a biofilm that forms naturally on the surfaces of exposed teeth and other areas of the oral cavity. It is the primary etiological factor for the most frequently occurring oral diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal diseases. Specific, nonspecific, and ecologic plaque hypothesis explains the causation of dental and associated diseases. Adequate control of biofilm accumulation on teeth has been the cornerstone of prevention of periodontitis and dental caries. Mechanical plaque control is the mainstay for prevention of oral diseases, but it requires patient cooperation and motivation; therefore, chemical plaque control agents act as useful adjuvants for achieving the desired results. Hence, it is imperative for the clinicians to update their knowledge in chemical antiplaque agents and other developments for the effective management of plaque biofilm-associated diseases. This article explores the critical analysis of various chemical plaque control strategies and the current trends in the control and prevention of dental plaque biofilm.
- Subjects :
- Aloe
Benzhydryl Compounds therapeutic use
Cetylpyridinium therapeutic use
Chlorhexidine therapeutic use
Dextranase therapeutic use
Drug Combinations
Humans
Lippia
Morpholines therapeutic use
Periodontal Diseases etiology
Phenols therapeutic use
Plant Extracts therapeutic use
Povidone-Iodine therapeutic use
Propolis therapeutic use
Salicylates therapeutic use
Terpenes therapeutic use
Biofilms
Dental Plaque prevention & control
Periodontal Diseases prevention & control
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1526-3711
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The journal of contemporary dental practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 27340170
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1851