Dental Plaque Index: An index which scores the degree of dental plaque accumulation.Dental Plaque: A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.Periodontal Index: A numerical rating scale for classifying the periodontal status of a person or population with a single figure which takes into consideration prevalence as well as severity of the condition. It is based upon probe measurement of periodontal pockets and on gingival tissue status.Gingivitis: Inflammation of gum tissue (GINGIVA) without loss of connective tissue.Tooth: One of a set of bone-like structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing.Dental Caries: Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.Dental Care: The total of dental diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services provided to meet the needs of a patient (from Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982).Oral Hygiene: The practice of personal hygiene of the mouth. It includes the maintenance of oral cleanliness, tissue tone, and general preservation of oral health.Periodontal Diseases: Pathological processes involving the PERIODONTIUM including the gum (GINGIVA), the alveolar bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS), the DENTAL CEMENTUM, and the PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT.Actinomyces: A genus of gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria whose organisms are nonmotile. Filaments that may be present in certain species are either straight or wavy and may have swollen or clubbed heads.Toothbrushing: The act of cleaning teeth with a brush to remove plaque and prevent tooth decay. (From Webster, 3d ed)Streptococcus mutans: A polysaccharide-producing species of STREPTOCOCCUS isolated from human dental plaque.Gingival Hemorrhage: The flowing of blood from the marginal gingival area, particularly the sulcus, seen in such conditions as GINGIVITIS, marginal PERIODONTITIS, injury, and ASCORBIC ACID DEFICIENCY.Education, Dental: Use for articles concerning dental education in general.Mouthwashes: Solutions for rinsing the mouth, possessing cleansing, germicidal, or palliative properties. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed)Periodontal Pocket: An abnormal extension of a gingival sulcus accompanied by the apical migration of the epithelial attachment and bone resorption.Streptococcus sanguis: A gram-positive organism found in dental plaque, in blood, on heart valves in subacute endocarditis, and infrequently in saliva and throat specimens. L-forms are associated with recurrent aphthous stomatitis.Schools, Dental: Educational institutions for individuals specializing in the field of dentistry.Veillonella: A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic cocci parasitic in the mouth and in the intestinal and respiratory tracts of man and other animals.Students, Dental: Individuals enrolled a school of dentistry or a formal educational program in leading to a degree in dentistry.Plaque, Atherosclerotic: Lesions formed within the walls of ARTERIES.Oral Hygiene Index: A combination of the debris index and the dental calculus index to determine the status of oral hygiene.Dental Devices, Home Care: Devices used in the home by persons to maintain dental and periodontal health. The devices include toothbrushes, dental flosses, water irrigators, gingival stimulators, etc.Saliva: The clear, viscous fluid secreted by the SALIVARY GLANDS and mucous glands of the mouth. It contains MUCINS, water, organic salts, and ptylin.Periodontitis: Inflammation and loss of connective tissues supporting or surrounding the teeth. This may involve any part of the PERIODONTIUM. Periodontitis is currently classified by disease progression (CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS; AGGRESSIVE PERIODONTITIS) instead of age of onset. (From 1999 International Workshop for a Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions, American Academy of Periodontology)Chronic Periodontitis: Chronic inflammation and loss of PERIODONTIUM that is associated with the amount of DENTAL PLAQUE or DENTAL CALCULUS present. Chronic periodontitis occurs mostly in adults and was called adult periodontitis, but this disease can appear in young people.Dental Scaling: Removal of dental plaque and dental calculus from the surface of a tooth, from the surface of a tooth apical to the gingival margin accumulated in periodontal pockets, or from the surface coronal to the gingival margin.DMF Index: "Decayed, missing and filled teeth," a routinely used statistical concept in dentistry.Streptococcus oralis: A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria that is numerous in the mouth and throat. It is a common cause of endocarditis and is also implicated in dental plaque formation.Periodontal Attachment Loss: Loss or destruction of periodontal tissue caused by periodontitis or other destructive periodontal diseases or by injury during instrumentation. Attachment refers to the periodontal ligament which attaches to the alveolar bone. It has been hypothesized that treatment of the underlying periodontal disease and the seeding of periodontal ligament cells enable the creating of new attachment.Mouth: The oval-shaped oral cavity located at the apex of the digestive tract and consisting of two parts: the vestibule and the oral cavity proper.Dental Pulp: A richly vascularized and innervated connective tissue of mesodermal origin, contained in the central cavity of a tooth and delimited by the dentin, and having formative, nutritive, sensory, and protective functions. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)Dental Prophylaxis: Treatment for the prevention of periodontal diseases or other dental diseases by the cleaning of the teeth in the dental office using the procedures of DENTAL SCALING and DENTAL POLISHING. The treatment may include plaque detection, removal of supra- and subgingival plaque and calculus, application of caries-preventing agents, checking of restorations and prostheses and correcting overhanging margins and proximal contours of restorations, and checking for signs of food impaction.Dental Care for Chronically Ill: Dental care for patients with chronic diseases. These diseases include chronic cardiovascular, endocrinologic, hematologic, immunologic, neoplastic, and renal diseases. The concept does not include dental care for the mentally or physically disabled which is DENTAL CARE FOR DISABLED.Cariogenic Agents: Substances that promote DENTAL CARIES.Dental Care for Children: The giving of attention to the special dental needs of children, including the prevention of tooth diseases and instruction in dental hygiene and dental health. The dental care may include the services provided by dental specialists.Dental Clinics: Facilities where dental care is provided to patients.Oral Health: The optimal state of the mouth and normal functioning of the organs of the mouth without evidence of disease.Streptococcus: A genus of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria whose organisms occur in pairs or chains. No endospores are produced. Many species exist as commensals or parasites on man or animals with some being highly pathogenic. A few species are saprophytes and occur in the natural environment.Dental Hygienists: Persons trained in an accredited school or dental college and licensed by the state in which they reside to provide dental prophylaxis under the direction of a licensed dentist.Benzoylarginine-2-Naphthylamide: An enzyme substrate which permits the measurement of peptide hydrolase activity, e.g. trypsin and thrombin. The enzymes liberate 2-naphthylamine, which is measured by colorimetric procedures.Gingiva: Oral tissue surrounding and attached to TEETH.Faculty, Dental: The teaching staff and members of the administrative staff having academic rank in a dental school.Dental Care for Disabled: Dental care for the emotionally, mentally, or physically disabled patient. It does not include dental care for the chronically ill ( = DENTAL CARE FOR CHRONICALLY ILL).Streptococcus gordonii: A species of gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic bacteria in the family STREPTOCOCCACEAE. It is a normal inhabitant of the human oral cavity, and causes DENTAL PLAQUE and ENDOCARDITIS. It is being investigated as a vehicle for vaccine delivery.Tooth Loss: The failure to retain teeth as a result of disease or injury.Tooth, Deciduous: The teeth of the first dentition, which are shed and replaced by the permanent teeth.Dentifrices: Any preparations used for cleansing teeth; they usually contain an abrasive, detergent, binder and flavoring agent and may exist in the form of liquid, paste or powder; may also contain medicaments and caries preventives.Fusobacterium nucleatum: A species of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria isolated from the gingival margin and sulcus and from infections of the upper respiratory tract and pleural cavity.Biofilms: Encrustations, formed from microbes (bacteria, algae, fungi, plankton, or protozoa) embedding in extracellular polymers, that adhere to surfaces such as teeth (DENTAL DEPOSITS); PROSTHESES AND IMPLANTS; and catheters. Biofilms are prevented from forming by treating surfaces with DENTIFRICES; DISINFECTANTS; ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS; and antifouling agents.Dental Anxiety: Abnormal fear or dread of visiting the dentist for preventive care or therapy and unwarranted anxiety over dental procedures.Insurance, Dental: Insurance providing coverage for dental care.Dental Health Services: Services designed to promote, maintain, or restore dental health.Chlorhexidine: A disinfectant and topical anti-infective agent used also as mouthwash to prevent oral plaque.Tooth Germ: The collective tissues from which an entire tooth is formed, including the DENTAL SAC; ENAMEL ORGAN; and DENTAL PAPILLA. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)Dental Auxiliaries: Personnel whose work is prescribed and supervised by the dentist.Dental Arch: The curve formed by the row of TEETH in their normal position in the JAW. The inferior dental arch is formed by the mandibular teeth, and the superior dental arch by the maxillary teeth.Dental Research: The study of laws, theories, and hypotheses through a systematic examination of pertinent facts and their interpretation in the field of dentistry. (From Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982, p674)Tooth Crown: The upper part of the tooth, which joins the lower part of the tooth (TOOTH ROOT) at the cervix (TOOTH CERVIX) at a line called the cementoenamel junction. The entire surface of the crown is covered with enamel which is thicker at the extremity and becomes progressively thinner toward the cervix. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p216)Dental Pellicle: A thin protein film on the surface of DENTAL ENAMEL. It is widely believed to result from the selective adsorption of precursor proteins present in SALIVA onto tooth surfaces, and to reduce microbial adherence to the TEETH.Dental Care for Aged: The giving of attention to the special dental needs of the elderly for proper maintenance or treatment. The dental care may include the services provided by dental specialists.Halitosis: An offensive, foul breath odor resulting from a variety of causes such as poor oral hygiene, dental or oral infections, or the ingestion of certain foods.Tooth Root: The part of a tooth from the neck to the apex, embedded in the alveolar process and covered with cementum. A root may be single or divided into several branches, usually identified by their relative position, e.g., lingual root or buccal root. Single-rooted teeth include mandibular first and second premolars and the maxillary second premolar teeth. The maxillary first premolar has two roots in most cases. Maxillary molars have three roots. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p690)Dental Enamel: A hard thin translucent layer of calcified substance which envelops and protects the dentin of the crown of the tooth. It is the hardest substance in the body and is almost entirely composed of calcium salts. Under the microscope, it is composed of thin rods (enamel prisms) held together by cementing substance, and surrounded by an enamel sheath. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p286)Root Planing: A procedure for smoothing of the roughened root surface or cementum of a tooth after subgingival curettage or scaling, as part of periodontal therapy.Aggressive Periodontitis: Inflammation and loss of PERIODONTIUM that is characterized by rapid attachment loss and bone destruction in the presence of little local factors such as DENTAL PLAQUE and DENTAL CALCULUS. This highly destructive form of periodontitis often occurs in young people and was called early-onset periodontitis, but this disease also appears in old people.Dental Records: Data collected during dental examination for the purpose of study, diagnosis, or treatment planning.Dental Offices: The room or rooms in which the dentist and dental staff provide care. Offices include all rooms in the dentist's office suite.Streptococcus sobrinus: A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria isolated from the human tooth surface. Strains have been shown to be cariogenic in experimental animals and may be associated with human dental caries.Dental Amalgam: An alloy used in restorative dentistry that contains mercury, silver, tin, copper, and possibly zinc.DextranaseIncisor: Any of the eight frontal teeth (four maxillary and four mandibular) having a sharp incisal edge for cutting food and a single root, which occurs in man both as a deciduous and a permanent tooth. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p820)Tooth Eruption: The emergence of a tooth from within its follicle in the ALVEOLAR PROCESS of the MAXILLA or MANDIBLE into the ORAL CAVITY. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed)Dental Staff: Personnel who provide dental service to patients in an organized facility, institution or agency.Dental Equipment: The nonexpendable items used by the dentist or dental staff in the performance of professional duties. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p106)Tooth Abnormalities: Congenital absence of or defects in structures of the teeth.General Practice, Dental: Nonspecialized dental practice which is concerned with providing primary and continuing dental care.Tooth Extraction: The surgical removal of a tooth. (Dorland, 28th ed)Toothpastes: Dentifrices that are formulated into a paste form. They typically contain abrasives, HUMECTANTS; DETERGENTS; FLAVORING AGENTS; and CARIOSTATIC AGENTS.Dental Calculus: Abnormal concretion or calcified deposit that forms around the teeth or dental prostheses.Dental Models: Presentation devices used for patient education and technique training in dentistry.Dental Implants: Biocompatible materials placed into (endosseous) or onto (subperiosteal) the jawbone to support a crown, bridge, or artificial tooth, or to stabilize a diseased tooth.Molar: The most posterior teeth on either side of the jaw, totaling eight in the deciduous dentition (2 on each side, upper and lower), and usually 12 in the permanent dentition (three on each side, upper and lower). They are grinding teeth, having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p821)Anesthesia, Dental: A range of methods used to reduce pain and anxiety during dental procedures.Dental Assistants: Individuals who assist the dentist or the dental hygienist.Gingival Crevicular Fluid: A fluid occurring in minute amounts in the gingival crevice, believed by some authorities to be an inflammatory exudate and by others to cleanse material from the crevice, containing sticky plasma proteins which improve adhesions of the epithelial attachment, have antimicrobial properties, and exert antibody activity. (From Jablonski, Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982)Orthodontic Appliances: Devices used for influencing tooth position. Orthodontic appliances may be classified as fixed or removable, active or retaining, and intraoral or extraoral. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p19)Streptococcus mitis: A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria commensal in the respiratory tract.Education, Dental, Continuing: Educational programs designed to inform dentists of recent advances in their fields.Radiography, Dental: Radiographic techniques used in dentistry.Diet, Cariogenic: A diet that contributes to the development and advancement of DENTAL CARIES.Viral Plaque Assay: Method for measuring viral infectivity and multiplication in CULTURED CELLS. Clear lysed areas or plaques develop as the VIRAL PARTICLES are released from the infected cells during incubation. With some VIRUSES, the cells are killed by a cytopathic effect; with others, the infected cells are not killed but can be detected by their hemadsorptive ability. Sometimes the plaque cells contain VIRAL ANTIGENS which can be measured by IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE.Anti-Infective Agents, Local: Substances used on humans and other animals that destroy harmful microorganisms or inhibit their activity. They are distinguished from DISINFECTANTS, which are used on inanimate objects.Alveolar Bone Loss: Resorption or wasting of the tooth-supporting bone (ALVEOLAR PROCESS) in the MAXILLA or MANDIBLE.Tooth Wear: Loss of the tooth substance by chemical or mechanical processesDental Materials: Materials used in the production of dental bases, restorations, impressions, prostheses, etc.Fluorosis, Dental: A chronic endemic form of hypoplasia of the dental enamel caused by drinking water with a high fluorine content during the time of tooth formation, and characterized by defective calcification that gives a white chalky appearance to the enamel, which gradually undergoes brown discoloration. (Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p286)Tooth DiseasesStatistics, Nonparametric: A class of statistical methods applicable to a large set of probability distributions used to test for correlation, location, independence, etc. In most nonparametric statistical tests, the original scores or observations are replaced by another variable containing less information. An important class of nonparametric tests employs the ordinal properties of the data. Another class of tests uses information about whether an observation is above or below some fixed value such as the median, and a third class is based on the frequency of the occurrence of runs in the data. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p1284; Corsini, Concise Encyclopedia of Psychology, 1987, p764-5)Dental Service, Hospital: Hospital department providing dental care.Education, Dental, Graduate: Educational programs for dental graduates entering a specialty. They include formal specialty training as well as academic work in the clinical and basic dental sciences, and may lead to board certification or an advanced dental degree.Ethics, Dental: The principles of proper professional conduct concerning the rights and duties of the dentist, relations with patients and fellow practitioners, as well as actions of the dentist in patient care and interpersonal relations with patient families. (From Stedman, 25th ed)Porphyromonas gingivalis: A species of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria originally classified within the BACTEROIDES genus. This bacterium produces a cell-bound, oxygen-sensitive collagenase and is isolated from the human mouth.Dentists: Individuals licensed to practice DENTISTRY.Tooth, Supernumerary: An extra tooth, erupted or unerupted, resembling or unlike the other teeth in the group to which it belongs. Its presence may cause malposition of adjacent teeth or prevent their eruption.Gingival DiseasesDental Health Surveys: A systematic collection of factual data pertaining to dental or oral health and disease in a human population within a given geographic area.Cariostatic Agents: Substances that inhibit or arrest DENTAL CARIES formation. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed)Societies, Dental: Societies whose membership is limited to dentists.Laboratories, Dental: Facilities for the performance of services related to dental treatment but not done directly in the patient's mouth.Technology, Dental: The field of dentistry involved in procedures for designing and constructing dental appliances. It includes also the application of any technology to the field of dentistry.Tooth Demineralization: A tooth's loss of minerals, such as calcium in hydroxyapatite from the tooth matrix, caused by acidic exposure. An example of the occurrence of demineralization is in the formation of dental caries.Dental Sac: Dense fibrous layer formed from mesodermal tissue that surrounds the epithelial enamel organ. The cells eventually migrate to the external surface of the newly formed root dentin and give rise to the cementoblasts that deposit cementum on the developing root, fibroblasts of the developing periodontal ligament, and osteoblasts of the developing alveolar bone.Licensure, Dental: The granting of a license to practice dentistry.Capnocytophaga: A gram-negative gliding bacterium isolated from the oral cavity. It is a pathogen often causing PERIODONTITIS.Odontogenesis: The process of TOOTH formation. It is divided into several stages including: the dental lamina stage, the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage. Odontogenesis includes the production of tooth enamel (AMELOGENESIS), dentin (DENTINOGENESIS), and dental cementum (CEMENTOGENESIS).Specialties, Dental: Various branches of dental practice limited to specialized areas.Piper betle: A plant genus of the family PIPERACEAE that is indigenous in the Indian Malay region and cultivated in Madagascar, and the West Indies. It contains chavibetol, chavicol and cadinene. The leaf is chewed as a stimulant, antiseptic and sialogogue. The common name of betel is also used for ARECA.Fees, Dental: Amounts charged to the patient as payer for dental services.Tooth Discoloration: Any change in the hue, color, or translucency of a tooth due to any cause. Restorative filling materials, drugs (both topical and systemic), pulpal necrosis, or hemorrhage may be responsible. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p253)Dental Technicians: Individuals responsible for fabrication of dental appliances.Sucrose: A nonreducing disaccharide composed of GLUCOSE and FRUCTOSE linked via their anomeric carbons. It is obtained commercially from SUGARCANE, sugar beet (BETA VULGARIS), and other plants and used extensively as a food and a sweetener.Esthetics, Dental: Skills, techniques, standards, and principles used to improve the art and symmetry of the teeth and face to improve the appearance as well as the function of the teeth, mouth, and face. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p108)Practice Management, Dental: The organization and operation of the business aspects of a dental practice.Bacteria: One of the three domains of life (the others being Eukarya and ARCHAEA), also called Eubacteria. They are unicellular prokaryotic microorganisms which generally possess rigid cell walls, multiply by cell division, and exhibit three principal forms: round or coccal, rodlike or bacillary, and spiral or spirochetal. Bacteria can be classified by their response to OXYGEN: aerobic, anaerobic, or facultatively anaerobic; by the mode by which they obtain their energy: chemotrophy (via chemical reaction) or PHOTOTROPHY (via light reaction); for chemotrophs by their source of chemical energy: CHEMOLITHOTROPHY (from inorganic compounds) or chemoorganotrophy (from organic compounds); and by their source for CARBON; NITROGEN; etc.; HETEROTROPHY (from organic sources) or AUTOTROPHY (from CARBON DIOXIDE). They can also be classified by whether or not they stain (based on the structure of their CELL WALLS) with CRYSTAL VIOLET dye: gram-negative or gram-positive.Fluorides: Inorganic salts of hydrofluoric acid, HF, in which the fluorine atom is in the -1 oxidation state. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) Sodium and stannous salts are commonly used in dentifrices.Tooth, Impacted: A tooth that is prevented from erupting by a physical barrier, usually other teeth. Impaction may also result from orientation of the tooth in an other than vertical position in the periodontal structures.Fusobacteria: A phylum of anaerobic, gram-negative bacteria with a chemoorganotrophic heterotrophic metabolism. They are resident flora of the OROPHARYNX.Bacteroides: A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria. Its organisms are normal inhabitants of the oral, respiratory, intestinal, and urogenital cavities of humans, animals, and insects. Some species may be pathogenic.Dental Papilla: Mesodermal tissue enclosed in the invaginated portion of the epithelial enamel organ and giving rise to the dentin and pulp.Dentistry: The profession concerned with the teeth, oral cavity, and associated structures, and the diagnosis and treatment of their diseases including prevention and the restoration of defective and missing tissue.Bacterial Adhesion: Physicochemical property of fimbriated (FIMBRIAE, BACTERIAL) and non-fimbriated bacteria of attaching to cells, tissue, and nonbiological surfaces. It is a factor in bacterial colonization and pathogenicity.Tooth, Nonvital: A tooth from which the dental pulp has been removed or is necrotic. (Boucher, Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed)Dental Prosthesis: An artificial replacement for one or more natural teeth or part of a tooth, or associated structures, ranging from a portion of a tooth to a complete denture. The dental prosthesis is used for cosmetic or functional reasons, or both. DENTURES and specific types of dentures are also available. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p244 & Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p643)Prevotella melaninogenica: A species of gram-negative, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria originally classified within the BACTEROIDES genus. This bacterium has been isolated from the mouth, urine, feces, and infections of the mouth, soft tissue, respiratory tract, urogenital tract, and intestinal tract. It is pathogenic, but usually in association with other kinds of organisms.Cuspid: The third tooth to the left and to the right of the midline of either jaw, situated between the second INCISOR and the premolar teeth (BICUSPID). (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p817)Health Education, Dental: Education which increases the awareness and favorably influences the attitudes and knowledge relating to the improvement of dental health on a personal or community basis.Tooth, Unerupted: A normal developing tooth which has not yet perforated the oral mucosa or one that fails to erupt in the normal sequence or time interval expected for the type of tooth in a given gender, age, or population group.Spirochaetaceae: A family of spiral bacteria of the order SPIROCHAETALES.Actinomycetaceae: A family of bacteria including numerous parasitic and pathogenic forms.Comprehensive Dental Care: Providing for the full range of dental health services for diagnosis, treatment, follow-up, and rehabilitation of patients.Periodontal Abscess: Localized circumscribed purulent area of inflammation in the periodontal tissue. It is a derivative of marginal periodontitis and commonly associated with suprabony and infrabony pockets and interradicular involvements, in contrast to periapical abscess which is attributable to pulp necrosis.Dental Occlusion: The relationship of all the components of the masticatory system in normal function. It has special reference to the position and contact of the maxillary and mandibular teeth for the highest efficiency during the excursive movements of the jaw that are essential for mastication. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p556, p472)Dental Instruments: Hand-held tools or implements especially used by dental professionals for the performance of clinical tasks.Tooth Erosion: Progressive loss of the hard substance of a tooth by chemical processes that do not involve bacterial action. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p296)Dentition: The teeth collectively in the dental arch. Dentition ordinarily refers to the natural teeth in position in their alveoli. Dentition referring to the deciduous teeth is DENTITION, PRIMARY; to the permanent teeth, DENTITION, PERMANENT. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)Dentist-Patient Relations: The psychological relations between the dentist and patient.Colony Count, Microbial: Enumeration by direct count of viable, isolated bacterial, archaeal, or fungal CELLS or SPORES capable of growth on solid CULTURE MEDIA. The method is used routinely by environmental microbiologists for quantifying organisms in AIR; FOOD; and WATER; by clinicians for measuring patients' microbial load; and in antimicrobial drug testing.Maxilla: One of a pair of irregularly shaped bones that form the upper jaw. A maxillary bone provides tooth sockets for the superior teeth, forms part of the ORBIT, and contains the MAXILLARY SINUS.Bicuspid: One of the eight permanent teeth, two on either side in each jaw, between the canines (CUSPID) and the molars (MOLAR), serving for grinding and crushing food. The upper have two cusps (bicuspid) but the lower have one to three. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p822)Urease: An enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of urea and water to carbon dioxide and ammonia. EC 3.5.1.5.Dental Alloys: A mixture of metallic elements or compounds with other metallic or metalloid elements in varying proportions for use in restorative or prosthetic dentistry.Psidium: A plant genus of the family MYRTACEAE that bears an edible fruit and contains guavin B and quercetin glycosides.Infection Control, Dental: Efforts to prevent and control the spread of infections within dental health facilities or those involving provision of dental care.Mandible: The largest and strongest bone of the FACE constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth.DNA, Bacterial: Deoxyribonucleic acid that makes up the genetic material of bacteria.Dental Caries Susceptibility: The predisposition to tooth decay (DENTAL CARIES).Paullinia: A plant genus of the family SAPINDACEAE. The seed of P. cupana is the source of guarana powder which contains 4% CAFFEINE.Photography, Dental: Photographic techniques used in ORTHODONTICS; DENTAL ESTHETICS; and patient education.Eikenella corrodens: Gram-negative bacteria isolated from infections of the respiratory and intestinal tracts and from the buccal cavity, intestinal tract, and urogenital tract. They are probably part of the normal flora of man and animals.Tooth Cervix: The constricted part of the tooth at the junction of the crown and root or roots. It is often referred to as the cementoenamel junction (CEJ), the line at which the cementum covering the root of a tooth and the enamel of the tooth meet. (Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p530, p433)Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans: A species of Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic spherical or rod-shaped bacteria indigenous to dental surfaces. It is associated with PERIODONTITIS; BACTERIAL ENDOCARDITIS; and ACTINOMYCOSIS.Dental Implantation: The grafting or inserting of a prosthetic device of alloplastic material into the oral tissue beneath the mucosal or periosteal layer or within the bone. Its purpose is to provide support and retention to a partial or complete denture.Lactobacillus: A genus of gram-positive, microaerophilic, rod-shaped bacteria occurring widely in nature. Its species are also part of the many normal flora of the mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina of many mammals, including humans. Pathogenicity from this genus is rare.Gingival Overgrowth: Excessive growth of the gingiva either by an increase in the size of the constituent cells (GINGIVAL HYPERTROPHY) or by an increase in their number (GINGIVAL HYPERPLASIA). (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992, p574)Prevotella: A genus of gram-negative, anaerobic, nonsporeforming, nonmotile rods. Organisms of this genus had originally been classified as members of the BACTEROIDES genus but overwhelming biochemical and chemical findings in 1990 indicated the need to separate them from other Bacteroides species, and hence, this new genus was established.Treponema: A genus of microorganisms of the order SPIROCHAETALES, many of which are pathogenic and parasitic for man and animals.Tooth Calcification: The process whereby calcium salts are deposited in the dental enamel. The process is normal in the development of bones and teeth. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p43)Dentin: The hard portion of the tooth surrounding the pulp, covered by enamel on the crown and cementum on the root, which is harder and denser than bone but softer than enamel, and is thus readily abraded when left unprotected. (From Jablonski, Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)Dental Audit: A detailed review and evaluation of selected clinical records by qualified professional personnel for evaluating quality of dental care.Dentition, Permanent: The 32 teeth of adulthood that either replace or are added to the complement of deciduous teeth. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed)Dental Waste: Any waste product generated by a dental office, surgery, clinic, or laboratory including amalgams, saliva, and rinse water.Nanocomposites: Nanometer-scale composite structures composed of organic molecules intimately incorporated with inorganic molecules. (Glossary of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechology Terms, 4th ed)Mouth Mucosa: Lining of the ORAL CAVITY, including mucosa on the GUMS; the PALATE; the LIP; the CHEEK; floor of the mouth; and other structures. The mucosa is generally a nonkeratinized stratified squamous EPITHELIUM covering muscle, bone, or glands but can show varying degree of keratinization at specific locations.Economics, Dental: Economic aspects of the dental profession and dental care.Glucosyltransferases: Enzymes that catalyze the transfer of glucose from a nucleoside diphosphate glucose to an acceptor molecule which is frequently another carbohydrate. EC 2.4.1.-.Bifidobacteriales Infections: Infections with BACTERIA of the order Bifidobacteriales. This includes infections in the genera BIFIDOBACTERIUM and GARDNERELLA, in the family Bifidobacteriaceae.Dental Porcelain: A type of porcelain used in dental restorations, either jacket crowns or inlays, artificial teeth, or metal-ceramic crowns. It is essentially a mixture of particles of feldspar and quartz, the feldspar melting first and providing a glass matrix for the quartz. Dental porcelain is produced by mixing ceramic powder (a mixture of quartz, kaolin, pigments, opacifiers, a suitable flux, and other substances) with distilled water. (From Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 1992)Radiography, Dental, Digital: A rapid, low-dose, digital imaging system using a small intraoral sensor instead of radiographic film, an intensifying screen, and a charge-coupled device. It presents the possibility of reduced patient exposure and minimal distortion, although resolution and latitude are inferior to standard dental radiography. A receiver is placed in the mouth, routing signals to a computer which images the signals on a screen or in print. It includes digitizing from x-ray film or any other detector. (From MEDLINE abstracts; personal communication from Dr. Charles Berthold, NIDR)Dental Informatics: The application of computer and information sciences to improve dental practice, research, education and management.Root Canal Therapy: A treatment modality in endodontics concerned with the therapy of diseases of the dental pulp. For preparatory procedures, ROOT CANAL PREPARATION is available.Dental Enamel Hypoplasia: An acquired or hereditary condition due to deficiency in the formation of tooth enamel (AMELOGENESIS). It is usually characterized by defective, thin, or malformed DENTAL ENAMEL. Risk factors for enamel hypoplasia include gene mutations, nutritional deficiencies, diseases, and environmental factors.Campylobacter rectus: A species of CAMPYLOBACTER isolated from cases of human PERIODONTITIS. It is a microaerophile, capable of respiring with OXYGEN.Carnobacteriaceae: A family of gram-positive, lactic acid-producing bacteria in the order Lactobacillales. It includes both high-pressure-loving species (piezophiles) found in the deep ocean, and Antarctic species.Age Determination by Teeth: A means of identifying the age of an animal or human through tooth examination.Atherosclerosis: A thickening and loss of elasticity of the walls of ARTERIES that occurs with formation of ATHEROSCLEROTIC PLAQUES within the ARTERIAL INTIMA.Shiitake Mushrooms: Mushrooms in the order AGARICALES containing B vitamins, cortinelin, and the polysaccharide LENTINAN.Stomach: An organ of digestion situated in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen between the termination of the ESOPHAGUS and the beginning of the DUODENUM.Odontometry: Measurement of tooth characteristics.Dentistry, Operative: That phase of clinical dentistry concerned with the restoration of parts of existing teeth that are defective through disease, trauma, or abnormal development, to the state of normal function, health, and esthetics, including preventive, diagnostic, biological, mechanical, and therapeutic techniques, as well as material and instrument science and application. (Jablonski's Dictionary of Dentistry, 2d ed, p237)Neisseria: A genus of gram-negative, aerobic, coccoid bacteria whose organisms are part of the normal flora of the oropharynx, nasopharynx, and genitourinary tract. Some species are primary pathogens for humans.Tooth Exfoliation: Physiologic loss of the primary dentition. (Zwemer, Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed)Dental Cavity Preparation: An operation in which carious material is removed from teeth and biomechanically correct forms are established in the teeth to receive and retain restorations. A constant requirement is provision for prevention of failure of the restoration through recurrence of decay or inadequate resistance to applied stresses. (Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p239-40)Stomach Diseases: Pathological processes involving the STOMACH.Helicobacter pylori: A spiral bacterium active as a human gastric pathogen. It is a gram-negative, urease-positive, curved or slightly spiral organism initially isolated in 1982 from patients with lesions of gastritis or peptic ulcers in Western Australia. Helicobacter pylori was originally classified in the genus CAMPYLOBACTER, but RNA sequencing, cellular fatty acid profiles, growth patterns, and other taxonomic characteristics indicate that the micro-organism should be included in the genus HELICOBACTER. It has been officially transferred to Helicobacter gen. nov. (see Int J Syst Bacteriol 1989 Oct;39(4):297-405).Time Factors: Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.Tooth Avulsion: Partial or complete displacement of a tooth from its alveolar support. It is commonly the result of trauma. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p312)Preventive Dentistry: The branch of dentistry concerned with the prevention of disease and the maintenance and promotion of oral health.Body Mass Index: An indicator of body density as determined by the relationship of BODY WEIGHT to BODY HEIGHT. BMI=weight (kg)/height squared (m2). BMI correlates with body fat (ADIPOSE TISSUE). Their relationship varies with age and gender. For adults, BMI falls into these categories: below 18.5 (underweight); 18.5-24.9 (normal); 25.0-29.9 (overweight); 30.0 and above (obese). (National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Carotid Artery Diseases: Pathological conditions involving the CAROTID ARTERIES, including the common, internal, and external carotid arteries. ATHEROSCLEROSIS and TRAUMA are relatively frequent causes of carotid artery pathology.Microbial Interactions: The inter- and intra-relationships between various microorganisms. This can include both positive (like SYMBIOSIS) and negative (like ANTIBIOSIS) interactions. Examples include virus - bacteria and bacteria - bacteria.
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Gingivitis32
- Many studies confirmed higher plaque levels and higher incidence of chronic gingivitis both in adults and in children with diabetes. (hindawi.com)
- The ultimate goal of such testing would be the outcome of clinical testing under field conditions by assessing full mouth plaque removal and gingivitis scores. (biomedcentral.com)
- Eventually calculus forms, further irritating the gums (gingivitis), and then infection progresses to loosen and destroy the attachment of the tooth (periodontal disease). (icvsasia.com)
- The negative correlation between poor tooth brushing, dental plaque and plaque-induced gingivitis, and dental caries has been a subject of much research. (jscholaronline.org)
- 2 ] suggested that tooth brushing once per day is an adequate measure to prevent the development of inter-dental caries and gingivitis. (jscholaronline.org)
- is clinically proven to significantly reduce both plaque and gingivitis in a 4 month study for people with Braces. (dentrust.com)
- Clinical effect of a herbal dentifrice on the control of plaque and gingivitis. (scielo.br)
- The aim of this randomized, double-blind clinical trial was to evaluate the effect of the Paradontax dentifrice on the reduction of plaque and gingivitis. (scielo.br)
- Plaque levels were measured using the Turesky modification of the Quigley & Hein Plaque Index (PI), and gingivitis was evaluated with the Gingival Index (GI). (scielo.br)
- The authors concluded that there was no difference between the dentifrices in the reduction of plaque and gingivitis. (scielo.br)
- Some studies reported that Paradontax was able to produce a significant decrease in plaque and gingivitis, as compared to a control dentifrice 21,22 , while others found no significant advantage over a standard toothpaste 14,17 . (scielo.br)
- Gingivitis (" inflammation of the gums ") ( gingiva ) around the teeth is a general term for gingival diseases affecting the gingiva (gums) . (wikidoc.org)
- As generally used, the term gingivitis refers to gingival inflammation induced by bacterial biofilms (also called plaque ) adherent to tooth surfaces. (wikidoc.org)
- Gingivitis is usually caused by bacterial plaque that accumulates in the spaces between the gums and the teeth and in calculus (tartar) that forms on the teeth. (wikidoc.org)
- The risk of gingivitis is increased by misaligned teeth, the rough edges of fillings, and ill fitting or unclean dentures , bridges, and crowns. (wikidoc.org)
- 3 The prevalence of gingivitis can be similar to or greater than dental caries during childhood. (aapd.org)
- 1 Nevertheless, when compared to dental caries, gingivitis in children has received much less attention in understanding the long-term impact that chronic inflammation of the periodontal tissues in childhood may have on overall health of the periodontium throughout life. (aapd.org)
- Teeth cleaning is part of oral hygiene and involves the removal of dental plaque from teeth with the intention of preventing cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, and periodontal disease. (wikipedia.org)
- The effectiveness of electric toothbrushes at reducing plaque formation and gingivitis is superior for reducing plaque and gingivitis to that of conventional manual toothbrushes. (wikipedia.org)
- Improper or over-vigorous brushing may cause sore gums, damage to tooth enamel, gingivitis, and bleeding gums. (wikipedia.org)
- These devices have shown reductions in bleeding, gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and plaque accumulation. (colgate.com)
- Gingivitis affects gums around the teeth. (dentist-asia.com)
- The most common types of dental disease are tooth decay ( cavities , dental caries ) and gum diseases, including gingivitis , and periodontitis . (wikipedia.org)
- Teeth cleaning is the removal of dental plaque and tartar from teeth to prevent cavities , gingivitis , gum disease , and tooth decay . (wikipedia.org)
- Powered toothbrushes reduce dental plaque and gingivitis more than manual toothbrushing in both short and long term. (wikipedia.org)
- BACKGROUND: Dental biofilm accumulation and poor personal oral hygiene are known major risk factors for gingivitis and halitosis. (bvsalud.org)
- To compare the effectiveness of commercially available 0.2% chlorhexidine gluconate mouthrinse and dill seed oil mouthrinse on plaque levels and gingivitis. (pubmedcentralcanada.ca)
- The finding that a 0.2% chlorhexidine mouthrinse can effectively prevent plaque and gingivitis in the absence of other oral hygiene procedures using an experimental gingivitis study model established the potential for antimicrobial mouthrinses in clinical practice [ 3 ]. (pubmedcentralcanada.ca)
- Subjects received pre- and post-brushing examinations for oral soft tissue assessment, gingivitis and plaque levels on Days 1 and 30. (webwire.com)
- Another cause could be an injury that resulted in a damaged tooth, and gingivitis or gum disease. (beautifulsmileworks.com)
- A 2009 study published the Indian Journal of Dental Research reports that regular oil pulling can aid in the reduction of plaque and is beneficial for plaque-induced gingivitis. (top10homeremedies.com)
- In a 1995 study published in the Journal of Periodontology , it was found that prolonged use of hydrogen peroxide aids in the reduction of plaque and gingivitis indices. (top10homeremedies.com)
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- If left untreated, this film (known as biofilm), can cause "pockets" or areas of separation, between the teeth and surrounding gums. (premiervalleydental.com)
- Scaling is the removal of plaque and tartar from the surface of the tooth and the pocket between your teeth and gums. (premiervalleydental.com)
- Root planing is the removal of plaque and tartar from the surface of your roots that lie beneath the gums. (premiervalleydental.com)
- For severe cases, a follow-up visit may be required for us to monitor and confirm that your gums and teeth are improving. (premiervalleydental.com)
- Gums and bone around the teeth will be examined and evaluated for signs of periodontal disease. (lerwickdentalpractice.co.uk)
- Dental hygiene therapy plays a vital role in helping to keep your teeth and gums healthy by avoiding gum disease or by keeping this under tight control. (lerwickdentalpractice.co.uk)
- Plaque is a film comprised of bacteria, food particles, and saliva that adheres to the teeth and releases toxins that cause inflammation in the gums, which will lead to gum disease if left untreated. (lerwickdentalpractice.co.uk)
- Teeth Whitening Tips is a new concept in dental whitening that delivers the stain-removing power of oxygen precisely where you need it even between teeth but is safe and gentle on the gums, and helps remove plaque, too in just minutes a day. (herbalyzer.com)
- Gum disease evaluation: Check the gums and bone around the teeth for any signs of periodontal disease. (smile32familydentistry.com)
- If deterioration is allowed to continue, "pockets" form in between the teeth and the gums. (mthooddentalclinic.com)
- Beyond the bad breath caused by rotting teeth and gums -- "dog breath" is a symptom of disease, not a normal part of owning a dog or cat -- the infections caused by dental problems can shorten your pet's life by damaging internal organs. (icvsasia.com)
- Your veterinarian will check your pet's mouth, teeth and gums as part of the regular examination, and make recommendations based on what he or she finds there. (icvsasia.com)
- During your dental cleaning appointment, our professional hygienist at Bruce Burton, DMD,, can check the health and status of your gums by tracking and measuring the depth of your gum pockets, and then remove any buildup of plaque and tartar. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- This is the space between your teeth and gums. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- We will perform a thorough examination of your teeth, mouth and gums. (dimairaperiodontal.com)
- [ 5 ] Caries are also associated with poverty, poor cleaning of the mouth , and receding gums resulting in exposure of the roots of the teeth. (omicsgroup.org)
- These accumulations may be tiny, even microscopic, but the bacteria in them produce foreign chemicals and toxins that cause inflammation of the gums around the teeth. (wikidoc.org)
- This inflammation can, over the years, cause deep pockets between the teeth and gums and loss of bone around teeth otherwise known as periodontitis . (wikidoc.org)
- Ideally, scientific studies show that all people with deep periodontal pockets (greater than 5mm) should have the pockets between their teeth and gums cleaned by a dental hygienist or dentist every 3-4 months. (wikidoc.org)
- Fortunately, this can be cured with a 1-week course of Metronidazole antibiotic, followed by a deep cleaning of the gums by a dental hygienist or dentist and reduction of risk factors such as stress. (wikidoc.org)
- When the teeth are not cleaned properly by regular brushing and flossing, bacterial plaque accumulates, and becomes mineralized by calcium and other minerals in the saliva transforming it into a hard material called calculus (tartar) which harbors bacteria and irritates the gingiva (gums). (wikidoc.org)
- Xylitol chewing gums: Evidence demonstrates that mothers' use of xylitol chewing gum can prevent dental caries in their children by prohibiting the transmission of MS. (earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au)
- To get the gums clean, use index finger to massage a small amount of it on the gums directly. (homemadebeautyrecipe.com)
- Still, be careful not to overuse baking soda as far as the teeth and gums are concerned. (homemadebeautyrecipe.com)
- It hardens on your teeth, and infects your gums. (healthboards.com)
- Gums become inflamed and bleed during teeth brushing while in periodontitis besides the gum swelling and bleeding dental pockets are present. (dentist-asia.com)
- This means that the gingival attachment is lost and the space between gums and tooth is deeper than it supposed to be. (dentist-asia.com)
- This allows bacteria to safely colonize dental pockets and cause infection of periodontal space and gums. (dentist-asia.com)
- However, the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) stated in 1998 that there is no evidence that scaling and polishing only above the gums provides therapeutic value, and cleaning should be done under the gums as well. (wikipedia.org)
- and its anti-oxidants minimize damage caused by free radicals to the gums and teeth. (pubmedcentralcanada.ca)
- Recently, the Associated Press investigated the dental association's statement that "interdental cleaners such as floss are an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums" and found weak scientific evidence to support this claim. (cnn.com)
- The end result the unique, stretchy, no-shred dental floss offers a comfortable cleaning experience that is gentle on the gums. (webwire.com)
- Your tongue needs attention just like your teeth and gums do. (scientific-programs.org)
- When gums bleed very easily, this can be an indication of a very serious dental or medical issue. (ikms.eu)
- The wisdom teeth grow at the back of your gums and are the last teeth to come through. (azurewebsites.net)
- Wisdom teeth usually grow through the gums during the late teens or early twenties. (azurewebsites.net)
- There's also a small risk of nerve damage, which can cause a tingling or numb sensation in your tongue, lower lip, chin, teeth and gums. (azurewebsites.net)
- The dentist will probe your mouth and will find any abscess, be it in your teeth or your gums, so that no bacterial infection will remain. (beautifulsmileworks.com)
- Depending upon the condition of your teeth and gums, your dentist may prescribe medicated mouthwash or antibiotics. (top10homeremedies.com)
- It helps strengthen the teeth and gums, reduces plaque, and relieves bad breath. (top10homeremedies.com)
Calculus24
- Operation of the dental unit and basic instrumentation techniques for the removal of plaque and calculus are presented. (cod.edu)
- A comprehensive pet dental cleaning at Arizona Veterinary Dental Specialists, involves removal of plaque and calculus either with hand instruments, or sonic/ultrasonic instruments above and below the gingival margin, periodontal probing, intra-oral radiographs, charting, and more involved treatment such as deep periodontal therapy or extractions if indicated. (azvetdentists.com)
- Removal of dental plaque and dental calculus from the surface of a tooth, from the surface of a tooth apical to the gingival margin accumulated in periodontal pockets, or from the surface coronal to the gingival margin. (bioportfolio.com)
- The removal of tartar, or calculus, a form of plaque that has been left on a tooth for too long without being treated, and has affixed itself to the tooth's surface, becoming thick and hard. (lerwickdentalpractice.co.uk)
- Tartar, or calculus, is plaque that has become so hardened on the teeth that its removal requires special procedures. (beehappydentistry.us)
- Periodontal debridement - the removal of bacterial plaque biofilms and calculus deposits from crown and/or root surfaces and from within pocket space. (prezi.com)
- Removal of calculus (tartar): Calculus is hardened plaque that has been left on the tooth for some time and is now firmly attached to the tooth surface. (smile32familydentistry.com)
- Calculus forms above and below the gum line and can only be removed with special dental instruments. (smile32familydentistry.com)
- A professional polishing or prophy removes only the soft sticky plaque and hard crusty calculus that is ABOVE the gum line on the crown of the tooth. (universitydentalgrouponline.com)
- Scaling is a procedure that meticulously removes contaminated biofilm, plaque, calculus, microorganisms and toxins from around the gum line down to the bottom of each periodontal pocket, in order to obtain a healing response. (universitydentalgrouponline.com)
- The removal of plaque and hardened tartar or calculus. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- Scaling and root planing is the removal of tarter (calculus) below the gum line. (dimairaperiodontal.com)
- Calculus is dental plaque which has picked up minerals from the saliva and hardened. (dimairaperiodontal.com)
- Surgery allows Dr. Dimaira to access hard-to-reach areas under the gum and along roots where plaque and calculus have accumulated. (dimairaperiodontal.com)
- The oral hygiene level was satisfactory for 59.7% of adolescents, while CPI showed that only 1.6% of them had healthy periodontium and gingival bleeding (34.4%) and presence of dental calculus (37, 8%) were the most prevalent alterations. (bvsalud.org)
- however, there was a high prevalence of gingival bleeding and dental calculus. (bvsalud.org)
- Regular cleanings (correctly termed periodontal debridement, scaling or root planing) below the gum line, best accomplished professionally by a dental hygienist or dentist, disrupt this plaque biofilm and remove plaque retentive calculus (tartar) to help prevent inflammation. (wikidoc.org)
- They can, however, be more damaging to the tooth, and may leave some calculus behind. (vin.com)
- Thus, it has been recommended that hand scaling be performed after ultrasonic scaling to ensure the complete removal of calculus. (vin.com)
- Do not use the tip or back of the instrument as these are not effective for calculus removal and can potentially damage the tooth. (vin.com)
- The middle finger is placed near the terminal end of the shaft and is used to feel for vibrations, which signal residual calculus or diseased/rough tooth/root surface. (vin.com)
- The presence of dental calculus makes a more convenient environment for bacteria's growth. (dentist-asia.com)
- However, because of certain side effects associated with this agent, in particular tooth staining, calculus formation, and taste aberrations, it was deemed desirable to be used as medicated rinses [ 4 ]. (pubmedcentralcanada.ca)
- Plaque when calcified is known as calculus sticks. (thedentalclinicpk.com)
Toothbrush39
- To compare the plaque removal efficacy of a water flosser to string floss combined with a manual toothbrush after a single use. (nih.gov)
- The Waterpik Water Flosser and manual toothbrush is significantly more effective than a manual brush and string floss in removing plaque from tooth surfaces. (nih.gov)
- Conclusion: After 1 year, the improvement in dental hygiene from the RCT study sustained for users of both electric and manual toothbrush. (uio.no)
- The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of brushing with an electric toothbrush switched on and switched off in comparison to manual brushing for the removal of dental plaque in children aged four to 16 years with cerebral palsy. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the electric brush on and off the removal of dental plaque in subjects with cerebral palsy compared to manual toothbrush. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- The subjects then brushed with the allocated toothbrush for 2 minutes and the post-brushing plaque scores were assessed. (bvsalud.org)
- To motivate consumer's oral hygiene behaviour and to enhance the patient's compliance towards the recommended tooth cleaning efficacy, new toothbrush designs are permanently developed and tested. (biomedcentral.com)
- New toothbrush models for this various target groups should remove plaque equally efficient or better than their predecessors and, therefore, their plaque removal efficacy needs to be tested prior to manufacture. (biomedcentral.com)
- To evaluate the effectiveness of tooth brushing supervision in one or more sessions on dental plaque removal and toothbrush wear. (bvsalud.org)
- The dental plaque index (IPL) was recorded at baseline (T0), after 24 days (T1) and after 46 days (T2) and toothbrush wear ( ID ) was recorded on T1 and T2. (bvsalud.org)
- association between toothbrush wear and plaque index for T1 (r=0.230-p= 0.116) as well as for T2 (r=0.226-p=0.121). (bvsalud.org)
- The multiple sessions of professional supervision were effective to reduce the dental plaque index , which was not influenced by toothbrush wear, showing continuous oral hygiene motivation needs . (bvsalud.org)
- To explore the effects of distal oblique, oblique and precision toothbrush grips, and two methods of brushing, the modified Stillman's technique and the modified Bass technique, on plaque removal. (jscholaronline.org)
- There was a significant difference in plaque scores when different toothbrush grips were used, and a significant difference in plaque scores was also observed between the two brushing techniques investigated. (jscholaronline.org)
- Both the use of the correct toothbrush and compliance with the method advised are major determinants of the effectiveness of tooth brushing [ 3 ]. (jscholaronline.org)
- The DenTrust BRACES BRUSH 3-Sided Toothbrush 4-Pack is the fastest and easiest way to complete dental care around Braces Brackets, offering benefits far beyond the limitations of ordinary toothbrushes. (dentrust.com)
- DenTrust is more than a toothbrush, it's a complete tooth cleaning and gum care system. (dentrust.com)
- Using a manual toothbrush, position the brush head on the last tooth on the side of the cheek at a 45° angle. (centuriondentalstudio.co.za)
- Position the head of the toothbrush on the last tooth in your arch. (centuriondentalstudio.co.za)
- Plaque scores were measured using the modified Quigley- Hein plaque index after children had brushed for 60 seconds with either a new or their used toothbrush. (who.int)
- Teeth can be cleaned by scrubbing with a twig instead of a toothbrush. (wikipedia.org)
- The best toothbrush is one that fits your mouth and allows you to reach all teeth easily. (colgate.com)
- As he or she grows, select a toothbrush that can fit easily in the mouth and brush one or two teeth at a time. (colgate.com)
- Your child's toothbrush should be able to reach all of their teeth. (colgate.com)
- This is because a toothbrush cannot reach between the teeth and therefore only cleans 50% of the surfaces. (wikipedia.org)
- a person chews one end of the neem twig until it somewhat resembles the bristles of a toothbrush , and then uses it to brush the teeth. (wikipedia.org)
- This is done through careful, frequent brushing with a toothbrush , combined with the use of dental floss or interdental brushes to prevent accumulation of plaque on the teeth. (wikipedia.org)
- Medium- and long-term effectiveness of a counterrotational electric toothbrush on plaque removal, gingival bleeding, and probing pocket depth. (tripdatabase.com)
- MORRIS PLAINS, N.J. New head-to-head clinical trial results demonstrate that REACH ULTRACLEAN Toothbrush and Floss deliver superior plaque removal. (webwire.com)
- REACH ULTRACLEAN Toothbrush removes more plaque and provides improved gum health versus the Colgate 360 ** toothbrush. (webwire.com)
- The toothbrush also removes more plaque and provides improved gum health compared to Colgate 360 following 30 days of use. (webwire.com)
- Subjects received assessments for safety, gingivitisiv and pre-brushing plaque levels on all teeth.v Subjects brushed in their usual manner for two minutes twice daily with their randomly assigned toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste. (webwire.com)
- The REACH ULTRACLEAN Toothbrush offers the signature REACH angled neck designed like a dental instrument to clean places that are hard to reach. (webwire.com)
- Not only do these brushes help keep your teeth cleaner, they are a lot of fun to use, at least compared to a normal toothbrush. (scientific-programs.org)
- If you bleed when brushing your teeth, you need to find a softer toothbrush. (scientific-programs.org)
- Use your toothbrush and brush your tongue just like you brush your teeth. (scientific-programs.org)
- 15. A toothbrush according to claim 1, wherein the abrasion efficiency coefficient values for at least one of RDA, Stain Index and Polishing Index are above about 1.5. (google.com)
- The principles of this technique are removing the supragingival plaque with using controlled movement to avoid trauma and moving the toothbrush around all the surfaces of the teeth. (bvsalud.org)
- Rotational short vibrations are exerted on the supragingival area, and the last motion is the directing the bristles of the toothbrush to the occlusal surfaces of the teeth . (bvsalud.org)
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- Infection control policies, patient procedures, patient assessment and fundamental instrumentation for the dental hygienist. (cod.edu)
- Make sure you schedule an appointment with your dentist or dental hygienist well ahead of time so you're guaranteed an appointment for a dental cleaning. (deardoctor.com)
- To prevent such problems from developing, Lerwick Dental Practice offers a variety of prophylactic and consistent continuous hygienist care. (lerwickdentalpractice.co.uk)
- Professional cleanings performed by a hygienist or dental assistant are important to your child's dental health, as are daily brushing and flossing. (beehappydentistry.us)
- They get all of the glue / cement off with a little drill (it sounds worse than However, they will not ' clean ' your teeth like a dental hygienist does . (herbalyzer.com)
- Our professional hygienist as Bruce Burton, DMD, will remove plaque and tartar through brushing, flossing, and often a tool called a hand scaler. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- However, many dental professionals only recommend periodontal debridement (cleanings) every 6 months, because this has been the standard advice for decades, and because the benefits of regular periodontal debridement (cleanings) are too subtle for many patients to notice without regular education from the dental hygienist or dentist. (wikidoc.org)
- It is important that the dental hygienist be involved in this process to assure long-term success and optimal oral health. (cdeworld.com)
- The Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice define the role and practice responsibilities of the dental hygienist. (cdeworld.com)
- It is often done by a dental hygienist. (wikipedia.org)
- Between cleanings by a dental hygienist , good oral hygiene is essential for preventing tartar build-up which causes the problems mentioned above. (wikipedia.org)
- Surrogate flossing was performed by a trained dental hygienist and post-flossing plaque assessments were conducted by the trained dental examiner. (webwire.com)
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- Two randomized, examiner-blind, three-period, three-treatment, crossover studies were performed in adults with a mean Turesky modification of the Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TPI) score of = 2.00. (nih.gov)
- For evaluation of the dental plaque index of Quigley-Hein plaque modified Turesky was used. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- On day 2, the subjects were scored for plaque prior to brushing using the Turesky-Gilmore modification of Quigley-Hein plaque index. (bvsalud.org)
- On Days 0, 7, 14 and 21, plaque levels (Quigley-Hein, Turesky Modification Plaque Index), gingival inflammation (Löe and Silness Gingival Index) and gingival bleeding (modified Sulcus Bleeding Index) will be determined by one blinded, investigator (Dr. Wilder-Smith) using a pressure sensitive probe. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- وهي دراسة عشوائية مستعرضة أجريَتْ على 93 طفلاً تراوحت أعمارهم ما بين سبع وتسع سنوات تلقى كلٌّ منهم سواكاً )فرشاة أسنان( يدوياً جديداً لاستخدامه بعد قيام الأطفال Quigley-Hein plaque index مرتين يومياً لمدة ثلاثة أشهر. (who.int)
- Les scores de plaque dentaire ont été mesurés à l'aide de l'indice de plaque de Quigley-Hein modifié, après un brossage de 60 secondes par l'enfant, soit avec une brosse à dents neuve, soit avec une brosse à dents usagée. (who.int)
- The subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups and baseline data was collected using Loe and Silness gingival index and Quigley Hein plaque index and oral prophylaxis was performed on all the subjects. (pubmedcentralcanada.ca)
Cleanings12
- Annual veterinary dental cleanings are vital to your cat's overall health. (azvetdentists.com)
- Learn more about about our feline veterinary dental cleanings. (azvetdentists.com)
- We do NOT condone anesthesia free pet dental cleanings. (azvetdentists.com)
- Deep cleanings help prevent the spread of plaque and reduce your chances of developing periodontal (gum) disease. (premiervalleydental.com)
- We here at Premier Valley Dental offer an effective deep cleaning solution, known as ultrasonic cleanings. (premiervalleydental.com)
- Professional dental cleanings (dental prophylaxis) are usually performed by Registered Dental Hygienists. (smile32familydentistry.com)
- Dental cleanings, also known as prophylaxis cleanings, are a basic yearly treatment that is part of your standard preventive care. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- Scheduling at least one, preferably two, cleanings a year can play a significant role in the long-term health of your teeth. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- For more information on dental cleanings, contact Bruce Burton, DMD, at our Hood River location. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- While professional dental cleanings are important, what you do every day to remove plaque is the real game changer for optimum oral health. (handkdental.com)
- It is also important to have regular dental cleanings and exams . (hillsborodentalcenter.com)
- Daily brushing and flossing and regular skilled dental cleanings will greatly cut back your probability of developing disease. (scirp.org)
Fluoride9
- Emphasis on mechanical and chemical plaque control, use of fluoride and health promotion. (cod.edu)
- Regular examinations and cleaning are a necessity for healthy teeth, and the application of sealants and fluoride treatments will help greatly in maintaining the health and beauty of your smile. (lerwickdentalpractice.co.uk)
- Prevention includes: regular cleaning of the teeth, a diet low in sugar and small amounts of fluoride . (omicsgroup.org)
- Unless your dentist recommends otherwise, it's important to use toothpaste that contains fluoride, which helps to strengthen the outer tooth enamel of our teeth. (colgate.com)
- Anti-bacterial mouthwashes are more effective in controlling plaque than fluoride rinses, and also freshen breath. (colgate.com)
- Fluoride rinses coat the teeth with fluoride to strengthen teeth to prevent tooth decay and cavities. (colgate.com)
- Over 80% of cavities occur inside fissures in teeth where brushing cannot reach food left trapped after eating and saliva and fluoride have no access to neutralize acid and remineralize demineralized teeth, unlike easy-to-clean parts of the tooth, where fewer cavities occur. (wikipedia.org)
- An elastomer strip has been shown to force sealant deeper inside opposing chewing surfaces and can also force fluoride toothpaste inside chewing surfaces to aid in remineralising demineralised teeth. (wikipedia.org)
- However, too much ingested fluoride can cause unesthetic spotting on teeth. (uiowa.edu)
Toothbrushes14
- A 1-year follow-up of a randomized clinical trial with focus on manual and electric toothbrushes' effect on dental hygiene in nursing homes. (uio.no)
- Objective: A 2-month randomized clinical trial (RCT) study comparing electric and manual toothbrushes used by residents in nursing homes showed significant reduction in plaque score for both groups. (uio.no)
- No significant difference in plaque score was found between electric and manual toothbrushes. (uio.no)
- Focus upon tooth brushing seems to be efficient and both manual and electric toothbrushes should be available in nursing homes. (uio.no)
- The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of four most commonly used bristle designs of toothbrushes in plaque removal. (bvsalud.org)
- Therefore, the assessment of in vitro tooth cleaning efficacy became a real alternative to clinical trials in testing many different designs and action modalities of manual and powered toothbrushes. (biomedcentral.com)
- However, despite the increased research focus on methods of tooth brushing and its duration, little attention has been paid to the different ways in which people hold their toothbrushes when brushing their teeth. (jscholaronline.org)
- 7 ] made an effort to document the ways in which people grip their toothbrushes during normal tooth brushing sessions. (jscholaronline.org)
- While a few studies have explored associations between the ways in which children grip their toothbrushes and their dexterity [ 8 ], less attention has been paid to associations between grip type and the effectiveness of plaque removal in adults. (jscholaronline.org)
- The objective of this study in Tehran was to compare the plaque removal efficacy of new and 3-monthold toothbrushes in children. (who.int)
- Compared with new brushes in the same subjects, no statistically significant differences were found for plaque score reductions for 3-month-old toothbrushes exhibiting various degrees of wear. (who.int)
- Small-headed soft bristled toothbrushes are also preferable, because they can better reach all areas of the mouth, including hard-to-reach back teeth. (colgate.com)
- Powered toothbrushes are fun and may remove more plaque than regular toothbrushes. (colgate.com)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYldJgTC0H4 ) suggest that they could increase brushing performance of dental laypeople as compared to manual toothbrushes considerably. (beds.ac.uk)
Brush18
- I have terrible teeth, so much in fact that no matter how much I brush, floss, or even if I stop eating desserts and refined sugars almost altogether, I would still have teeth problems. (thenakedscientists.com)
- A quarter of the parents interviewed said that their children only brush their teeth once a day and visit the dentist only once every two years. (beehappydentistry.us)
- I never realised you had to brush their teeth but obviously will from now on! (essentialbaby.com.au)
- Weve never had been told to brush her teeth. (essentialbaby.com.au)
- Brush teeth, no. (essentialbaby.com.au)
- Just be sure to brush all tooth surfaces, including the nooks and crannies along the biting surfaces. (handkdental.com)
- 4 will be randomly assigned to brush twice daily for 21 days with the test or the control dental gel. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Brush all surfaces of your teeth/prosthesis in this way, and don't forget to also brush the surface of the tongue. (centuriondentalstudio.co.za)
- Subjects were asked to brush their teeth with the allocated dentifrice, three times a day, for 21 days. (scielo.br)
- Caring for your dental bonding is fairly simple You can, and should, still brush and floss as normal. (hillsborodentalcenter.com)
- Home Our Publications Every Child magazine Every Child index Every Child - Vol. 18 No. 3 2012 Brush those babies! (earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au)
- Brush teeth and rinse well. (homemadebeautyrecipe.com)
- 2 Additionally, the American Dental Hygienists' Association promotes flossing as one of the four daily habits to adopt: brush, floss, rinse, and chew. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
- Most dental professionals agree that a soft-bristled brush is best for removing plaque and debris from your teeth and along the gum line. (colgate.com)
- After non-surgical periodontal therapy, patients included were randomized to test and control group and the respective dentifrices were applied at chairside, after which they were instructed to brush teeth with the allocated dentifrices twice a day at home. (bvsalud.org)
- If it is not possible to brush your teeth following a meal, chewing some sugar-free gum can help with cleaning your teeth and freshening your breath. (scientific-programs.org)
- This happens when you do not brush your teeth well. (beautifulsmileworks.com)
- Brush located partly on the gingival and partly on the cervical area of the tooth directed apically. (studystack.com)
Efficacy7
- This study evaluated and compared plaque removal efficacy of commercially available dentifrices containing sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) to those without NaHCO3 in a single timed brushing clinical study model. (nih.gov)
- A comparative study of the efficacy of four different bristle designs of tooth brushes in plaque removal. (bvsalud.org)
- The study was a randomized 4 cell, examiner blind cross-over design assessing the plaque removal efficacy of all four brushes on a single occasion. (bvsalud.org)
- Tooth brushing is an essential element of an effective plaque control program, and attaining optimal oral health would depend on the efficacy of the method used and the ease of carrying out the procedure. (jscholaronline.org)
- This information was analyzed to show any associations between the type of grip used and the efficacy of plaque removal, using a quantitative analysis of plaque scores which were recorded at periodic intervals. (jscholaronline.org)
- Four randomized, observer-blind, three-way crossover and controlled studies were conducted for the REACH ULTRACLEAN Floss to determine dental plaque removal efficacy by flossing. (webwire.com)
- It was conducted to determine dental plaque removal efficacy by brushing. (webwire.com)
Hygiene44
- performs professional dental hygiene and instructing of patients on individual dental hygiene, e.g. in the process of their preparation for the planned surgical intervention (cardio surgery, ORL), at oncological stations, in facilities for mentally and physically handicapped persons, etc. (portalvs.sk)
- The simplified oral hygiene index (OHI-S) was used as outcome measure on dental plaque. (uio.no)
- On day 1 of each test period, the subjects were rendered plaque free and were asked to suspend oral hygiene practices for 24 hours. (bvsalud.org)
- Foundation of knowledge and strategies of preventive dental hygiene practice. (cod.edu)
- Prerequisite: Admission into the Dental Hygiene program or consent of instructor. (cod.edu)
- Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene program is required. (cod.edu)
- Dental Hygiene 1101 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. (cod.edu)
- Integration of the scientific and clinical principles underlying the practice of dental hygiene. (cod.edu)
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating dental hygiene care on patients in the clinical setting. (cod.edu)
- Prerequisite: Admission into the Dental Hygiene program is required. (cod.edu)
- Principles of nutrition and biochemistry applied to dental hygiene patient care. (cod.edu)
- Common causes include poor oral hygiene, dental or oral infections, or the ingestion of certain foods. (wikidoc.org)
- Maintaining good oral hygiene is not always enough to prevent dental plaque from forming on your teeth. (premiervalleydental.com)
- That is why we recommend regular dental checkups and hygiene visits which could be anything between 3-12 months depending upon your needs. (lerwickdentalpractice.co.uk)
- At Lerwick Dental Practice, we will always do what we can to preserve the tooth's natural structure, and prevent the onset of dental diseases and other problems, but our work must be supported by consistent dental hygiene at home. (lerwickdentalpractice.co.uk)
- The most important part of maintaining your dental hygiene is to schedule regular cleaning appointments. (lerwickdentalpractice.co.uk)
- Amongst their range are the LOGIC dental hygiene products: LOGIC Oral Hygiene Gel and LOGIC OROZYME Chews. (petsmile.org)
- Developing a systematic approach is similar to that dental hygiene students practicing sequencing during when learning instrumentation. (prezi.com)
- Daily removal of plaque is the key to an oral hygiene program. (icvsasia.com)
- You can get a rough idea how well you did after each hygiene session by rubbing your tongue against your teeth-they should feel slick and smooth. (handkdental.com)
- It also includes a periodontal exam, review of patient's oral hygiene, scaling and root planing and polishing of teeth. (dimairaperiodontal.com)
- The oral hygiene level was measured through the Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S) and periodontal condition was evaluated by the Community Periodontal Index (CPI). (bvsalud.org)
- and are expected to plan, implement, and evaluate the dental hygiene component of the overall care plan. (cdeworld.com)
- https://www.adha.org/resources-docs/2016-Revised-Standards-for-Clinical-Dental-Hygiene-Practice.pdf and should be a part of every dental hygienist's resources. (cdeworld.com)
- The opportunity to deter clients from selecting over-the-counter and Internet-touted products or at-home remedies that do not whiten and may even harm dentition and soft tissue can be managed in the dental hygiene appointment. (cdeworld.com)
- In addition, if denture hygiene is not properly maintained, plaques will also form on the surface of the denture, known as 'denture plaques. (alliedacademies.org)
- The Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award is presented each year to recognize the distinguished career of an individual who has consistently contributed to the enrichment of the dental hygiene profession. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
- Dimensions of Dental Hygiene has created an exciting, interactive online mentoring program for dental hygienists. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
- Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping one's mouth clean and free of disease and other problems (e.g. bad breath ) by regular brushing and cleaning between the teeth. (wikipedia.org)
- It is important that oral hygiene be carried out on a regular basis to enable prevention of dental disease. (wikipedia.org)
- Since before recorded history, a variety of oral hygiene measures have been used for teeth cleaning. (wikipedia.org)
- Immediately, the volunteers will be inserted into Group 1 (commercially available hygiene regimen) or Group 2 (tooth brushing alone). (bvsalud.org)
- The incorporation of broad spectrum antimicrobial mouthrinses as adjuncts to patients daily oral hygiene regimens has assumed greater importance with the recognition that most individuals are unable to consistently maintain adequate levels of plaque control using mechanical methods alone [ 2 ]. (pubmedcentralcanada.ca)
- Cram talks with her patients about how good dental hygiene can reduce inflammation in the rest of their bodies and possibly lower their risk of diseases. (cnn.com)
- Cram recommends the American Dental Association's page Mouth Healthy , which lists dental hygiene tips and common concerns for different age groups. (cnn.com)
- The primary cause of gum disease is poor oral hygiene, resulting in plaque buildup along and under the gum line. (top10homeremedies.com)
- It is recommended as a complementary technique that is to be adopted alongside your regular oral hygiene regimen, dental cleanups, and checkups. (top10homeremedies.com)
- Still, when adults are asked to manually perform oral hygiene to the best of their abilities, a considerable amount of plaque persists. (beds.ac.uk)
- Conclusion: For children tooth brushing should be presented as a habit and an integral part of the daily hygiene routine. (omicsonline.org)
- Regular oral hygiene is mandatory for dental plaque control. (omicsonline.org)
- There are many factors that negatively affect the oral hygiene levels of an individual, and the microbial dental plaque is the most accepted factor among them [4, (bvsalud.org)
- The bacterial activity of the dental plaque causes the decrease the oral hygiene level with bacterial toxins, if the dental plaque is not removed from the oral cavity by tooth brushing and flossing. (bvsalud.org)
- The effectiveness of tooth brushing increases from childhood to adolescence, and children gradually take the responsibility of their oral hygiene after the age of approximately 6 years. (bvsalud.org)
- The other factor to remove bacterial dental plague and increase the oral hygiene level is the motivation of the individual about the importance of having a good oral hygiene . (bvsalud.org)
Oral cavity4
- Xerostomia is not a disease, but it may be a symptom of various medical conditions Saliva possesses many important functions including antimicrobial activity, mechanical cleansing action, control of pH, removal of food debris from the oral cavity, lubrication of the oral cavity, remineralization and maintaining the integrity of the oral mucosa. (thenakedscientists.com)
- The oral cavity is a contaminated area and a dental cleaning is a mildly invasive procedure. (vin.com)
- Denture plaque causes various diseases in the oral cavity, including denture stomatitis and angular cheilitis [ 1 , 2 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
- A protective dental film formed by exposing surfaces of the oral cavity to a preparation capable of coacting with saliva to produce one or more tenacious and continuous barrier layers upon tooth and tissue surfaces. (google.com)
Biofilms2
- The disadvantage of the experimental approach was the colour coating of plastic teeth not simulating the adherence of plaque biofilms on natural teeth. (biomedcentral.com)
- Although prevention and control of these diseases can be achieved by the daily mechanical removal of biofilms, many people are either unable or unwilling to practice these procedures as regularly or as efficiently as necessary. (frontiersin.org)
Interproximal plaque4
- however, the control of interproximal plaque with flossing was reported by only 44.1%, being higher among females (p = 0.028), and its use has been associated with periodontal status (p = 0.026). (bvsalud.org)
- However, with such staggering low numbers of individuals who floss regularly, the use of the term "interproximal plaque removal" may be more relevant, as is the recommendation of interdental cleaning products that are not actually floss. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
- When reviewing the literature on the effectiveness of interproximal plaque removal devices, most studies were short in duration. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
- The results demonstrate that REACH ULTRACLEAN Floss removes up to two times more interproximal plaque than Crest Glide Original Mint, Crest Glide Deep Clean, Crest Glide Whitening Plus Scope , Crest Glide Comfort Plus and Crest Glide Shred Guard. (webwire.com)
Bacterial plaque2
- Keep it that way with daily effective bacterial plaque control. (deardoctor.com)
- It is well established that, in children, tooth brushing is still the most efficient way of removing plaque in the long term [ 3 ] and normal tooth brushing is sufficient to prevent bacterial plaque [ 4 ]. (jscholaronline.org)
Scaling7
- Conventional periodontal treatments include scaling and root planing to eliminate plaque and other pathogenic factors. (hindawi.com)
- The teeth will be polished and cleaned of any stains or remaining plaque that was not removed during the brushing and scaling process. (lerwickdentalpractice.co.uk)
- Teeth polishing: Remove stain and plaque that is not otherwise removed during tooth brushing and scaling. (smile32familydentistry.com)
- Most of our adult patients will have their dental cleaning done through scaling and root planing, also known as a deep cleaning. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- Ultrasound scaling is a procedure that manually removes tart and plaque from the surface of dental root and crown. (dentist-asia.com)
- Scaling removes plaque and tart, but the gingival wall of dental pocket that consist granulation tissue, which presents the repercussion of periodontal infection, stays present after ultrasound scaling or manual curettage. (dentist-asia.com)
- The Cochrane Oral Health Group found only three studies meeting the criteria for inclusion in their study and found little evidence in them to support claims of benefits from supragingival (above the gum) tooth scaling or tooth polishing. (wikipedia.org)
Prophylaxis4
- For many pets, the next step will be a complete dental prophylaxis (cleaning) under anesthesia. (icvsasia.com)
- The term prophylaxis means the removal of disease. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- The cornerstone of periodontal therapy is a thorough dental prophylaxis. (vin.com)
- This is often a much neglected step of a professional dental prophylaxis. (vin.com)
Effectiveness1
- Tooth brushing is the most widespread mechanical means of personal plaque control technique in the world due to its effectiveness, convenience and cost and is considered to be an important factor in the long term maintenance of periodontal health [ 4 ]. (omicsonline.org)
Tissue15
- Periodontitis, a high-incidence disease and the key causation of tooth loss worldwide [ 2 ], is characterized by both degradation of the periodontal connective tissue and alveolar bone loss. (hindawi.com)
- In the development of periodontitis, plaque accumulation results in periodontal tissue inflammation, the formation of a periodontal pocket, and alveolar bone damage [ 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
- In the case of serious impact, your child's teeth could cause serious injuries of the jaw or soft tissue that could take weeks to heal, and even cause them to stop playing sports for a while. (beehappydentistry.us)
- It is a method of treating gum disease when pockets formed around the teeth have a measurement of greater than 3mm and there is evidence of bleeding and tissue attachment loss. (universitydentalgrouponline.com)
- Root planing involves smoothing the root surfaces of your teeth with thin instruments so gum tissue can more firmly reattach to roots that are clean and smooth, to prevent tooth loss and sensitivity problems. (universitydentalgrouponline.com)
- Patients who suffer from gum disease develop deep pockets, which is the separating and pulling away of your gum tissue from your teeth. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- As the gum tissue pulls away, it is removing the strength and stability that your teeth need to remain in place. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of toothpastes on plaque presence and removal, dental hard tissue mineralization, erosion, abrasion and microstructure as well as gingival and periodontal health and dry/sore mouth. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Surgery may be needed to decrease the deep gum pockets, remove inflamed tissue and reduce damage to the bone supporting the teeth. (dimairaperiodontal.com)
- This includes an update of your medical and dental history, review of X-rays and an oral and soft tissue examination. (dimairaperiodontal.com)
- [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Complications may include inflammation of the tissue around the tooth , tooth loss , and infection or abscess formation. (omicsgroup.org)
- An intra-oral examination to investigate decayed, missing and filled teeth (DMFT/dmft), gingival index (GI), and plaque index (PI), attrition and soft tissue trauma using the World Oral Health Survey Form for Children, (2013) was implemented during data collection. (springer.com)
- Periodontitis (pair-e-o-don-TI-tis) may be a serious gum infection that destroys the soft tissue and bone that support your teeth and endodontics is focused on the detection and treatment of pulp diseases as well. (scirp.org)
- Treatment is necessary when the pulp tissue inside the tooth (nerve) becomes diseased and is irreversibly damaged. (uiowa.edu)
- A surgical extraction is defined by the fact that cuts are made into the tissue for the removal of the teeth. (northviewfamilydental.com)
Sealants5
- Sealants, crowns, fillings, and other restorative dental work will be checked to ensure that they are still intact and functioning correctly. (lerwickdentalpractice.co.uk)
- Sealants are generally used to help prevent tooth decay on the biting surfaces of back teeth (molars). (mthooddentalclinic.com)
- Sealants are painted directly onto the tooth where they seal the natural grooves to help prevent tooth decay. (mthooddentalclinic.com)
- Sealants offer a cost-effective, preventative step to reduce the chances of tooth decay on the chewing surfaces of molars. (mthooddentalclinic.com)
- Dental sealants , which are applied by dentists, cover and protect fissures and grooves in the chewing surfaces of back teeth, preventing food from becoming trapped and thereby halt the decay process. (wikipedia.org)
Stains7
- Youssria S. Gaweesh , Effect of air polishing system on removal of tooth stains and dental plaque, a clinical study, Alex. (who.int)
- Get your teeth professionally cleaned for removal of unwanted stains and to freshen your breath so that all is spic and span for your wedding day spotlight pictures. (deardoctor.com)
- You will notice visibly whiter teeth in just a few days with Teeth Whiten Tips™, an advanced tooth-whitening system that's both gentle and effective in lifting away coffee, tea, and other organic stains. (herbalyzer.com)
- It's so easy, and our unique, gentle formula begins to break down organic stains on contact, so it doesn't have to stay on your teeth for a long time. (herbalyzer.com)
- While the Magnesium Peroxide works to lift stains, powder-fine particles of Aluminum Trihydroxide polish your teeth for a smooth, shiny surface. (herbalyzer.com)
- Stains on teeth are commonly due to foods and drinks that we intake. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- This step will remove surface stains and help your teeth look brighter and fresher. (bruceburtondmd.com)
Fillings3
- A crown protects and strengthens the tooth structure, giving the tooth a longer life than it would have if restored by fillings or other types of restorations. (universitydentalgrouponline.com)
- Cosmetic dentistry encompasses reshaping your teeth, veneers or bonding, natural-looking tooth-colored fillings and bleaching. (ottawasouthdental.com)
- One of the problems with metal or amalgam fillings is they require undercutting to create a mechanical lock for the filling as there is no natural bond with the tooth. (ikms.eu)
Dentistry9
- DearDoctor.com is the home of Dear Doctor - Dentistry & Oral Health , a dental magazine written exclusively by dental health care professionals for the education and well-being of you, the general public. (deardoctor.com)
- and ὀδούς , odoús - 'tooth', genitive ὀδόντος , odóntos ) is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth , as well as diseases and conditions that affect them. (wikipedia.org)
- If you are missing any of your natural teeth, implant dentistry could provide you with teeth that almost look and feel like your very own. (centuriondentalstudio.co.za)
- This comes as no surprise, considering a survey conducted by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry that confirmed the desire for whiter, brighter teeth and belief that a smile is an important social asset. (cdeworld.com)
- Dr. Mandel was the founding director of the division of preventive dentistry at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine , the first such department in the country. (nytimes.com)
- Irwin was the person most prominently associated with that shift, the father of preventive dentistry," Dr. Ira B. Lamster, dean of the College of Dental Medicine, said. (nytimes.com)
- Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak , deputy director of the National Institutes of Health and previously director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, said Dr. Mandel's research had repercussions far beyond dentistry. (nytimes.com)
- A presented paper is reviewed for the Special Care Dentistry (SCD) teaching of dental undergraduates from different continents and compared it to the current SCD education scene in Malaysia. (jioh.org)
- Geriatric dentistry or geriodontics is the delivery of dental care to older adults involving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems associated with normal aging. (thedentalclinicpk.com)
Crowns2
- There are three common types of crowns: all-porcelain (tooth colored), porcelain fused to metal, and gold. (universitydentalgrouponline.com)
- Crowns can strengthen and protect the remaining tooth structure and improve the appearance of your teeth. (ottawasouthdental.com)
Debris4
- By guiding the tip between the base of the prosthesis and the gum, debris and some of the plaque is flushed away. (centuriondentalstudio.co.za)
- Flossing has become the catch-all phrase for removing plaque and debris from between teeth. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
- However, children or teenagers with braces or other orthodontic appliances may find these devices useful to remove food debris and plaque from the teeth and gum line. (colgate.com)
- Patients can easily miss food, debris, and plaque that naturally gathers around all of our teeth, including the wisdom teeth. (northviewfamilydental.com)
Natural teeth4
- The mean number of natural teeth was 18.8. (uio.no)
- Composite resin matches the color of your natural teeth. (hillsborodentalcenter.com)
- Once in place, it cannot be detected against the rest of your natural teeth when you smile. (hillsborodentalcenter.com)
- Those with dentures and natural teeth may supplement their cleaning with a denture cleaner. (wikipedia.org)
Clinical12
- In a split-mouth clinical trial, the pocket depth and bleeding index values tended to decrease in the experimental group compared with those in the control group. (hindawi.com)
- It was, therefore, the aim to demonstrate correlation of tooth cleaning efficiency of a new robot brushing simulation technique with clinical plaque removal. (biomedcentral.com)
- Clinical programme: 27 subjects received dental cleaning prior to 3-day-plaque-regrowth-interval. (biomedcentral.com)
- Differences in plaque removal are statistically significant for the two brushes, reproduced in clinical and robot data. (biomedcentral.com)
- Emphasis on clinical appearance of oral structures, dental terminology, morphology of the permanent and primary dentition, patterns, and the occlusion and malocclusion within and between the dental arches. (cod.edu)
- Review of dental anomalies and other clinical appearances. (cod.edu)
- In addition to clinical scoring and photographs, measurements of tooth and gum sensitivity, saliva volume, pH and buffering, variables may be evaluated using tooth samples worn on removable dental retainers. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- The purpose of this clinical study was to analyse the bacterial composition of the denture plaque and to evaluate the changes in bacterial composition of the denture plaque before and after 2- methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine (MPC) polymer coating. (alliedacademies.org)
- GCF samples and clinical parameters, including plaque and bleeding on probing indices, probing pocket depth and clinical attachment level, were collected from the control group (n = 19) at baseline, and from MP patients (n = 19) and severe chronic periodontitis (SP) (n = 19) patients before and 6 weeks after periodontal non-surgical treatment. (scielo.br)
- An identification of disease is established by inspecting the soft gum tissues round the teeth with a groundwork (i.e., a clinical examination) and by evaluating the patient's X-ray films (i.e. a picture taking examination), to see the quantity of bone loss round the teeth [1- (scirp.org)
- The program introduces you to dental science, the foundation of clinical practice and the skills and theory used by dental assistants. (nscc.ca)
- There were significant correlations between anti- P. gingivalis antibody titers and the gingival index (GI), probing pocket depth (PPD), bleeding on probing (BOP) and clinical attachment level (CAL) ( p = 0.038, 0.004, 0.004 and 0.002, respectively) in RA. (biomedcentral.com)
Periodontitis2
- Patients who suffer from chronic gum disease, known as periodontitis, can lose one or more teeth. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- Periodontitis is a multifactorial infectious disease that affects tooth supporting tissues [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
Hygienists5
- In a related matter, hygienists understand that stain removal is important because patients want cleaner, brighter smiles. (cdeworld.com)
- The significance of societal aspects in relation to oral health has been acknowledged through definitions of oral health from the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) in 1999 and by the FDI World Dental Federation in 2016. (cdeworld.com)
- Most dental hygienists recommend having the teeth professionally cleaned every six months. (wikipedia.org)
- Dentists and dental hygienists can instruct and demonstrate proper brushing or flossing techniques. (wikipedia.org)
- Providing a supportive environment where dental hygienists, both expert and inexperienced, can ask questions regarding all facets of the profession. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
Breath3
- Dentagen Aqua is a palatable water additive which contains RF2 to prevent bad breath and control plaque build up. (petsmile.org)
- This material causes decay of the teeth, infects the gum, and is often the source of bad breath. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- Not only is this good for your dental health, but it can help with any bad breath you may be experiencing, too. (scientific-programs.org)
Gumline5
- In addition to loose teeth, infection under the gumline can spread to the liver, kidneys, and heart. (icvsasia.com)
- The unique design automatically provides the recommended technique for maximum cleaning of plaque at the gumline which can lead to early gum disease. (dentrust.com)
- New, Ultralon Bristles gently remove plaque from all tooth surfaces and most importantly the plaque along the gumline which can lead to early forms of gum disease. (dentrust.com)
- Automatically applies the professionally recommended 45 degree angle to the gumline for the most effective plaque removal, even in the hardest-to-reach gumline areas. (dentrust.com)
- offering the best in plaque removal and gently reaching the important area along the gumline. (dentrust.com)
Below the gum line2
- The ultrasonic scaler blasts a directed stream of oxygenated bubbles at the teeth and below the gum line. (bruceburtondmd.com)
- Place the floss around your index and middle fingers, make a C shape around each tooth and use a push-pull and up and down motion to remove plaque at and below the gum line and between the teeth. (colgate.com)
Dentures4
- These locations are, in descending prevalence order: inter-dental and sub-gingival niches, faulty dental work, food-impaction areas in-between the teeth, abscesses and unclean dentures . (wikidoc.org)
- Dental implants help preserve the facial bone, whereas conventional dentures or alternatives, usually lead to accelerated bone loss and facial changes associated with ageing. (centuriondentalstudio.co.za)
- Their dentures were treated with poly (MPC-co-Butyl Methacrylate (BMA) -co- 2-methacryloyloxyethyl-4-azidobenzoate (MPAz)) (PMBPAz), and the composition of denture plaque was evaluated by using next-generation sequencing (NGS) after 1 weeks of denture usage. (alliedacademies.org)
- More importantly, denture plaque is considered a significant risk factor for opportunistic infections and aspiration pneumonia in elderly individuals who wear dentures, in bedridden patients in nursing homes, and in immunocompromised patients [ 3 ]. (alliedacademies.org)
Health28
- An increase in oral care utilization and effective prevention over the whole lifespan are needed to improve the dental health of the Greek adult population. (biomedcentral.com)
- The companies below have made a firm commitment to promoting veterinary dental health and providing high quality dental products. (petsmile.org)
- Today's anesthetics are dramatically safer than those of even a few years ago, making the dangers and pain of untreated dental problems the bigger risk to health, even with older pets. (icvsasia.com)
- All dental professionals aim to help members of the public to attain optimal oral health, and one way of doing this is to emphasize the need to take precautionary measures [ 1 ]. (jscholaronline.org)
- A critical component of any preventive intervention for dental health, whether it targets groups or individuals, is a properly designed plaque control program. (jscholaronline.org)
- Any efforts to help the public to maintain oral health must include advice regarding the need to maintain oral cleanliness, because this helps to eliminate microbial plaque, thus inhibiting it from building up in the gingivae and teeth [ 2 ]. (jscholaronline.org)
- The results from this study will help evaluate the effects of the test dentifrice formulation on plaque removal and maintaining gingival health. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- Most people who are in good general health are good candidates for dental implants. (centuriondentalstudio.co.za)
- 1938): Dental health of all teeth will be assessed with respect to decay (D), missing (M) or filling (F). The DMFT-Index will be calculated. (clinicaltrials.gov)
- The Australasian and American Academy of Paediatric Dentists, along with the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommend an initial oral health check at the time of the eruption of the first tooth and no later than 12 months of age, followed by regular check-ups. (earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au)
- However, keep in mind not to abuse this method in order to protect your dental health. (homemadebeautyrecipe.com)
- Further, professionally supervised whitening is recommended by the American Dental Association (ADA) to assure clients are appropriately evaluated and treatment-planned according to dental health, individual needs, and use of effective tooth whitening systems. (cdeworld.com)
- For this reason, infectious diseases such as pneumonia associated with denture plaque are considered to be important health issues for the elderly and are currently receiving attention. (alliedacademies.org)
- The United States Department of Health and Human Services supported the use of dental floss specifically, along with toothbrushing and exposure to community water fluoridation, in its 2005 and 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans . (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
- In response, the American Dental Association (ADA) questioned the US Department of Health and Human Services, which publishes the guidelines. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
- The Department of Health and Human Services stated, "As neither the 2010 nor 2015 Advisory Committees [for the guidelines] reviewed evidence on brushing and flossing teeth, the authors of the current edition decided not to carry forward the information on brushing and flossing included in past editions of the guidelines. (dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com)
- Being a good source of calcium, dill also helps with bone and dental health. (pubmedcentralcanada.ca)
- In a 2015 survey by the American Dental Association, 20% of low-income adults said their mouths and teeth were in bad condition, and 20% of all adults said their unhealthy mouths caused them anxiety, according to Marko Vujicic, chief economist for the association's Health Policy Institute, who helped conduct the survey. (cnn.com)
- It could be apt to think of your teeth as the canaries in the coal mine of your overall health, Cram said. (cnn.com)
- Disease will cause tooth loss or worse, associate with nursing inflated risk of heart failure or stroke and different serious health issues. (scirp.org)
- Dental assistants work as part of the oral health team, providing assistance to dentists and dental specialists, carrying out direct patient care and instructing patients in the principles and practices of good oral health. (nscc.ca)
- This research shows that dental health is more than just a nice smile and no toothaches. (ikms.eu)
- bump on gum above tooth Dental Health Board Index: It was a small red fistula on my upper gum above a molar. (ikms.eu)
- Gum disease is a common oral health affliction that causes inflammation of the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. (top10homeremedies.com)
- Dental health professionals can fabricate a mouthguard for you or your child which will offer a custom fit. (uiowa.edu)
- For your long-term oral health, it is best to have your wisdom teeth removed as a young adult. (northviewfamilydental.com)
- Toothbrushing is an established health behavior aiming to remove dental plaque and thereby to maintain oral health [ 1 ]. (beds.ac.uk)
- Additionally, the tooth brushing and flossing educations, which are given by oral health professionals, play a crucial role to change the self-developed and inadequate cleaning techniques of the individual. (bvsalud.org)
Procedure12
- A professional "in-office" dental procedure offers the advantage of being quicker and more predictable, while an "at-home" kit may brighten your smile by several shades, but requires more time. (deardoctor.com)
- Dentagen Wax for application immediately after a dental procedure, providing protection as soon as it is applied. (petsmile.org)
- Although baby teeth are replaced with adult teeth, the puppy or kitten gets used to the brushing procedure, which continues for life. (icvsasia.com)
- A remarkable procedure, implants can replace any or all of your teeth. (ottawasouthdental.com)
- In this procedure either human (cadaver), cow (bovine) or synthetic bone is placed adjacent to the tooth in order to provide additional support. (dimairaperiodontal.com)
- Move onto the next tooth and repeat the same procedure, moving along the arch until all teeth have been brushed. (centuriondentalstudio.co.za)
- Move on to the next tooth and repeat the same procedure. (centuriondentalstudio.co.za)
- Dental bonding is a procedure that is done to fix minor imperfections in your teeth. (hillsborodentalcenter.com)
- Dental bonding is a simple procedure that can usually be completed in less than an hour. (hillsborodentalcenter.com)
- See also dental plaque identification procedure and removal. (wikipedia.org)
- A Root canal treatment is a very successful procedure and permits the patient to keep a tooth that otherwise would require extraction. (uiowa.edu)
- This is due to wisdom teeth removal being a surgical procedure, which patients are often sedated for. (northviewfamilydental.com)
Bone8
- With my dog I give him lots of the rawhide bone/chews and they keep his teeth super clean. (essentialbaby.com.au)
- These procedures involve making a small incision between the tooth and gum in order to obtain access to the diseased root and bone. (dimairaperiodontal.com)
- When teeth are extracted it is frequently recommended to preserve the socket with bone graft material in order to prevent loss of support for adjacent teeth and the jaw bone in general. (dimairaperiodontal.com)
- Since the bone in the jaws holds the teeth into the jaws, the loss of bone can cause teeth over the years to become loose and eventually to fall out or need to be extracted because of acute infection. (wikidoc.org)
- If this condition is present for long period of time it causes bone loss with forming deeper dental pockets and progression of infection that will eventually end with teeth loss. (dentist-asia.com)
- In some cases placing bone-substitute can compensate the lost bone and delay the tooth loss. (dentist-asia.com)
- Disease involving progressive loss of the alveolar bone round the teeth, and if left untreated, will cause the loosening and future loss of teeth. (scirp.org)
- According to the American Dental Association, if gum disease goes untreated, the damage can spread to the bone in your jaw such that small openings may appear between the gum and teeth. (top10homeremedies.com)
Subjects6
- or (iii) 0% NaHCO3 plus chlorhexidine/aluminum lactate and silica with 1360 ppm F as aluminum F. In both studies, subjects brushed their teeth for one timed minute under supervised conditions. (nih.gov)
- Based on real-time polymerase chain reaction, the levels of Fusobacterium nucleatum , Streptococcus gordonii , Treponema denticola, and Porphyromonas gingivalis in subgingival plaque were decreased when the subjects were given Nal-P-113. (hindawi.com)
- Subjects brushed teeth 33-47 with three techniques (horizontal, rotating, vertical), each for 20s buccally and for 20s orally in 3 consecutive intervals. (biomedcentral.com)
- Data was obtained using video recordings of subjects as they conducted their normal tooth brushing sessions. (jscholaronline.org)
- In addition, the study investigated the changes in plaque scores when the subjects used either the modified Stillman's brushing technique or the modified Bass technique. (jscholaronline.org)
- Subjects received a pre-flossing plaque examinationiii by a trained dental examiner and were randomly assigned to a sequence of treatments. (webwire.com)
Supragingival plaque1
- The mechanical removal of supragingival plaque is an effective method of controlling plaque and gingival inflammation 3,12 . (scielo.br)
Debridement2
- Clinicians balance appointments to provide therapeutic subgingival debridement while also meeting esthetic goals by removing supragingival deposits and tooth stain. (cdeworld.com)
- Wound inspection after careful food and plaque debridement is the essential part of wound healing monitoring. (medsci.org)
Adult4
- Some believe that baby teeth are disposable, and only adult teeth require care. (earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au)
- However, primary teeth allow children to chew and speak properly, and the molars orthodontically maintain space for the developing adult teeth. (earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au)
- Severe gum disease causes at least one-third of adult tooth loss . (wikipedia.org)
- By this time, the other 28 adult teeth are usually in place, so there isn't always enough room in the mouth for the wisdom teeth to grow properly. (azurewebsites.net)
Buccal4
- The percentage plaque reductions in the upper, lower, buccal and lingual surfaces were similar. (bvsalud.org)
- Multivariate analysis confirms the higher cleaning efficiency for anterior teeth and for the buccal sites. (biomedcentral.com)
- The swelling on the buccal gingiva between teeth #s 5 & 6. (gtds.ir)
- Our observation is that children practicing this technique concentrate more on front buccal surfaces of the teeth and neglect inner surfaces of teeth. (omicsonline.org)
Whiter1
- If you want to have whiter teeth, you have a few different options. (drkeithberg.com)
Wisdom31
- Is it dangerous for a 40 year old to have a wisdom tooth extracted? (healthboards.com)
- especially if the wisdom tooth is impacted. (healthboards.com)
- A wisdom tooth was left in my lower right when I was a teenager. (healthboards.com)
- I am getting my wisdom teeth and second molars taking out tomorrow morning. (ikms.eu)
- Ashutosh Kacker MD BS Associate Professor of Otolaryngology Weill Cornell Medical wisdom teeth removal 2 weeks after medication for halitosis College and Associate Attending Otolaryngologist New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York NY. (ikms.eu)
- The removal of wisdom teeth, or third molars, is one of the most common surgical procedures carried out in the UK. (azurewebsites.net)
- Most people have four wisdom teeth - one in each corner. (azurewebsites.net)
- Because of the lack of space, wisdom teeth can sometimes emerge at an angle or get stuck and only partially emerge. (azurewebsites.net)
- Wisdom teeth that grow through like this are known as impacted. (azurewebsites.net)
- Why are wisdom teeth removed? (azurewebsites.net)
- Your wisdom teeth don't usually need to be removed if they're impacted but aren't causing any problems. (azurewebsites.net)
- Sometimes, wisdom teeth that have become impacted or haven't fully broken through the surface of the gum can cause dental problems. (azurewebsites.net)
- Wisdom teeth removal is usually recommended when other treatments haven't worked. (azurewebsites.net)
- Dentists and surgeons follow nationally approved guidelines for the removal of wisdom teeth. (azurewebsites.net)
- After your wisdom teeth have been removed, you may have swelling and discomfort, both inside and outside your mouth. (azurewebsites.net)
- Read more about how a wisdom tooth is removed and recovering from wisdom tooth removal . (azurewebsites.net)
- As with all surgery, there are risks associated with removing a wisdom tooth. (azurewebsites.net)
- Read more about the possible complications of wisdom tooth removal . (azurewebsites.net)
- They vary from simple tooth extraction to complex extraction and impactions (removal of a displaced wisdom tooth) in a very painless way, with ultimate expertise. (thedentalclinicpk.com)
- Wisdom teeth also referred to as your third molars, are frequently problematic. (northviewfamilydental.com)
- Dr. Leale is happy to review the status of your wisdom teeth, their roots, and provide you further information on the best course of action for your specific molars. (northviewfamilydental.com)
- Wisdom teeth are the third row of molars in your mouth. (northviewfamilydental.com)
- They gained their nickname of wisdom teeth due to being the last teeth to erupt, meaning the patient has gained wisdom by the time they come into place. (northviewfamilydental.com)
- After considerable time, wisdom teeth are no longer evolutionary relevant. (northviewfamilydental.com)
- Most patients have inadequate space for a wisdom tooth to properly erupt. (northviewfamilydental.com)
- With insufficient room, wisdom teeth are often pushed out of alignment, or they cause other teeth to be pushed out of alignment, and finally, they can be impacted or unable to fully erupt. (northviewfamilydental.com)
- The distant placement of wisdom teeth leaves them susceptible to decay. (northviewfamilydental.com)
- Besides spacing and decay issues, wisdom teeth can also cause problems with sinuses. (northviewfamilydental.com)
- The position of the upper wisdom teeth is very close in placement to maxillary sinuses. (northviewfamilydental.com)
- Though we can, in most cases, wisdom teeth are removed by an oral surgeon. (northviewfamilydental.com)
- Patients who have their wisdom teeth removed as young adults will find this process easier, while the roots are still shorter than patients who have allowed the teeth to remain in place long enough for the roots to fully extend and grow a hook shape. (northviewfamilydental.com)
Whitening6
- If you like everything about your teeth except the color, whitening by bleaching may be the solution for you. (deardoctor.com)
- Each Teeth Whiten Tips™ system comes with a 6-day supply of disposable applicator swabs filled with a liquid formula, and a separate jar of whitening powder. (herbalyzer.com)
- More than ever, consumers are being bombarded via social media, the Internet, and traditional media outlets regarding quick and inexpensive methods for smile enhancement through tooth whitening. (cdeworld.com)
- A recent search on YouTube for 'teeth whitening' resulted in over 662,000 videos, with most focused on at-home tooth whitening remedies that included everything from oil pulling to use of activated charcoal. (cdeworld.com)
- opalescence tooth whitening gel ultradent offers syringe delivered carbamide peroxide gels 10 15 20 35 percent concentrations. (ikms.eu)
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Cavities Occur2
- 80% of cavities occur in the grooves, or pits and fissures, of the chewing surfaces of the teeth, however, there is no evidence currently showing that normal at-home flossing reduces the risk of cavities in these areas. (wikipedia.org)
- Does Water Fluoridation Affect the Pits and Fissures of the Tooth, the Area Where Most Cavities Occur? (wikipedia.org)
Gingival recession1
- However, the col may be absent if there is gingival recession or if the teeth are not contacting. (wikipedia.org)
Significantly3
- A single timed brushing with commercially available dentifrices containing 67% or 45% NaHCO3 exerted a significantly greater effect on plaque removal than commercially available dentifrices without NaHCO3. (nih.gov)
- The modified Bass technique in combination with either an oblique distal grip or an oblique grip was significantly superior to the modified Stillman's technique with respect to plaque removal. (jscholaronline.org)
- At all intervals up to week 34, manual brushing resulted in significantly less plaque removal, especially at approximal sites. (tripdatabase.com)
Surface of the tooth2
- The carious process is initiated by bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates, leading to the formation of organic acids and a fall in pH, which may result in dissolution of the mineralized surface of the tooth. (biomedcentral.com)
- The face of the instrument is placed flat against the surface of the tooth and inserted gently to the base of the sulcus or pocket. (vin.com)
Prevent2
- You can also get additives to the water which help prevent the plaque matrix from forming (as it inevitably will). (essentialbaby.com.au)
- Tooth brushing and flossing are the main processes which prevent the accumulation of dental plaque on the tooth surface [3, (bvsalud.org)
Denture2
- The infections caused by denture plaque are regarded as a source of serious dental and medical complications in the elderly population. (alliedacademies.org)
- It is important for the treatment of patients with edentulism to understand the pathogens in denture plaque. (alliedacademies.org)
Implants4
- What are Dental Implants? (centuriondentalstudio.co.za)
- Dental Implants are Titanium screws with specially treated surfaces. (centuriondentalstudio.co.za)
- Am I suitable for Dental Implants? (centuriondentalstudio.co.za)
- Dental implants have created new restorative possibilities, and treatment modalities only dreamt of two or three decades ago are now common place. (adi.org.uk)
Accumulation of plaque1
- The accumulation of plaque or bio-film at the gingival and approximal margins can lead to gingival and periodontal diseases [ 2 ]. (omicsonline.org)