*Corresponding Author: KM Sarika Gupta, PG 3rd Year, Department of Periodontology, Shree Bankey Bihari Dental College and Research Centre, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Received: May 09, 2024; Published: June 26, 2024

Abstract

This review article aims to establish a scientific foundation for dental professionals, allowing them to formulate a systematic strategy for plaque management. It will be grounded in contemporary understanding of how the oral microorganisms contribute to both oral health and disease. Dental plaque, a biofilm naturally occurring on exposed tooth surfaces and other oral areas, serves as the main causative agent for common oral conditions like dental caries and periodontal diseases. The specific, nonspecific, and ecological plaque hypotheses detail the origins of dental and related diseases. In a state of health, there's a harmonious equilibrium between the host and the resident microflora, but disease arises when this balance is disrupted. It's crucial to educate patients on effective plaque management methods that keep dental biofilms at levels conducive to oral health. This way, the advantageous aspects of the resident microflora can be preserved while minimizing the potential for dental diseases due to excessive plaque accumulation. Numerous techniques have been utilized for plaque management, broadly categorized into mechanical and chemical methods. Mechanical approaches encompass a range of methods, including manual and advanced toothbrushes such as power-driven, sonic, and ultrasonic variants, as well as innovative options like solar-powered and laser toothbrushes. Additionally, interdental cleaning aids fall under this category.

Keywords: Interdental Cleaning Aids; Plaque Control; Mechanical Plaque Control; Toothbrushes; Oral Irrigation Device; Chemical Plaque Control

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Citation

Citation: KM Sarika Gupta., et al. “Plaque Control-Review Article". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 8.7 (2024): 118-124.

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Copyright: KM Sarika Gupta., et al. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.