ReviewCureus2022
Status Quo in Mechanical Plaque Control Then and Now: A Review.
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11 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of cetylpyridinium chloride and essential oil mouthwashes in reducing plaque and gingivitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Evidence-based dentistry · 2025Pooled it
- Clinical Status and Salivary aMMP-8 Evaluation of 0.12% Chlorhexidine Versus MicroRepairDentistry journal · 2026Article
- Comparative in vitro evaluation of staining of natural tooth enamel by chitosan, chlorhexidine, and chitosan-chlorhexidine mouthwashes.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Effect of used Mango and Karanj chewing stick (Datun) onBioinformation · 2026Article
- A Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Plaque Removal Using Conventional Toothbrushes, Bamboo Toothbrushes, and Neem Toothbrushes among School-going Children.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- In Vitro Analysis of Enamel Abrasion Using a Novel Manual Nano-Bristle Toothbrush: An Atomic Force Microscopy Study.Cureus · 2024Article
- Critical hydrodynamic force levels for efficient removal of oral biofilms in simulated interdental spaces.Clinical oral investigations · 2024Article
- Inequality in dental flossing behavior among Korean adults based on household income levels.Epidemiology and health · 2024Article
- Automated machine learning for image-based detection of dental plaque on permanent teeth.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2024Article
- Antimicrobial effectiveness of aqueous and alcoholic herbal extracts onAvicenna journal of phytomedicineReview
- Oral Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Undergraduate Students Enrolled in the Faculty of Dental Medicine at the Lebanese University.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
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Abstract
There are various kinds of dental diseases, of which dental caries and disease of periodontal origin are the most common. A very strong connection has been proven between oral inflammation and general health of an individual. Dental Biofilm is the main cause for gingivitis and periodontitis. Dental plaque may also be referred to as microbial plaque that consists of highly organized structures of different microbiotas attached to the hard tooth structure, which may be bound by salivary glycoproteins. Plaque control is a term that refers to removal of already formed or the control of formation of this microbial biofilm. There have been various methods practiced for plaque control; they are broadly classified into mechanical methods and chemical plaque control methods. Mechanical plaque control further includes many other methods such as manual toothbrushes and smart toothbrushes, which includes power-driven toothbrushes, sonic and ultrasonic toothbrushes, solar-powered toothbrushes (ionic toothbrushes), disposable toothbrushes, and laser toothbrushes; this also includes interdental cleaning aids. Continuous advancements with the integration of technology have been made in the field of mechanical plaque control to improve its quality.
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