ReviewJournal of family medicine and primary care2021
Chemical plaque control - A brief review.
Review in Journal of family medicine and primary care, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 62 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparative efficacy of topical povidone-iodine and chlorhexidine gel on dental plaque regrowth in toddlers: A randomized controlled trial.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2023Trial
- Fixed Prosthetic Restorations and Periodontal Health: From Fabrication to Supracrestal Tissue Attachment Preservation and Clinical Outcomes.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Review
- Comparison of the Antimicrobial Effect of Atorvastatin and Nano-Atorvastatin Mouthwash onJournal of dentistry (Shiraz, Iran) · 2026Article
- Effect of an Herbal Mouthwash Derived from Pedicough Syrup on Plaque, Gingival and Bleeding Indices in Patients with Gingivitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of dentistry (Shiraz, Iran) · 2026Article
- Natural 2-phenyl chroman flavonoids against Streptococcus mutans: prospects of herbal remedies for dental caries.Journal of materials science. Materials in medicine · 2026Review
- Cranberry Polyphenol Extract (CPE) Oral Rinse Improves Salivary Microbiome in 6-n-Propylthiouracil (PROP) Non-Tasters and Palatability of Aronia Juice.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026Article
- Knowledge, awareness, and attitudes toward oral irrigator use among dentists and dental students: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
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- Clinical and Microbiological Evaluation of 0.2% Tea Tree Oil Mouthwash in Prevention of Dental Biofilm-Induced Gingivitis.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- Comparative Analysis of Enamel Surface Roughness Between Herbal and Non-herbal Dentifrices: An In Vitro Study.Cureus · 2025Article
- Comparison and Evaluation of the Efficacy of Sesame Oil, Coconut Oil, and Sunflower Oil Pulling on Gingival Health-A Triple-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- Preparation and Evaluation of the Biological Properties of Ethanolic Extract of Red Clover: An In Vitro Study.Cureus · 2024Article
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- Comparison of Two Routinely Used Mouthwashes for Plaque Control Among Young Adults: An Observational Study.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2024Article
- Oral Health and Lifestyle Factors in Rural Adults of Jharkhand, India.International journal of dentistry · 2024Article
- Evaluation of periodontal health among old Indian patients with glaucoma and chronic tonsillitis.Bioinformation · 2024Article
- Accumulation and removal ofBiomaterial investigations in dentistry · 2024Article
- Evaluation of the Physicochemical and Antimicrobial Properties of Nanoemulsion-Based Polyherbal Mouthwash.ACS omega · 2023Article
- Individual, familial and country-level factors associated with oral hygiene practices in children: an international survey.BMC oral health · 2023Article
- Comparative evaluation of mouthwashes containing propolis and chlorhexidine for controlling inflammation resulting from plaque accumulation in patients with chronic gingivitis.Journal of advanced periodontology & implant dentistry · 2023Article
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Authors and funding
6 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Dental plaque is a complex microbial population of bacterial and salivary polymers present on the tooth surface. It is understood that human diseases must be avoided and a high social concern for the population as a whole. The argument for the implementation of successful prevention measures is strong for life-threatening diseases or those with serious morbidity. However, regardless of seriousness, the case for avoiding any disease may be based on the belief that it is easier to be healthy than dead or sick. Thus plaque prevention is an efficient way to both treat and avoid periodontal diseases, it is an important component of gingival and periodontal diseases' primary management.
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