dental plaque

(Dentistry) a filmy deposit on the surface of a tooth consisting of a mixture of mucus, bacteria, food, etc. Also called: bacterial plaque

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dental plaque - a film of mucus and bacteria deposited on the teeth that encourages the development of dental caries

bacterial plaque

plaque - (pathology) a small abnormal patch on or inside the body

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Oral hygiene care in critically ill patients

For persons with severe periodontal disease, this intensive home disinfection cleansing needs to be carried out on a daily basis to best control pathogenic dental plaque bacterial growth.

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The level of mercury in human dental plaque and interaction in vitro between biofilm of Streptococcus mutans and dental amalgam.

Methylmercury, amalgams, and children's health

Dental plaque plays an important role in the development of dental caries, which results in both tooth dysfunction and loss.

Anticariogenic activity of macelignan isolated from Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) against Streptococcus mutans

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Dental plaque can harbor pathogens linked with respiratory diseases, like bronchitis or even pneumonia.

Plaque's attack

Samples of each patient's dental plaque were taken upon admission; 28 had respiratory pathogens in their plaque and the rest did not.

Study: dental plaque can be fatal to nursing home residents

A variety of microbial infections are caused by biofilms ranging from the common, such as urinary tract infections, catheter infections, child middle-ear infections, and dental plaque, to more threatening infections, such as endocarditis and infections of heart valves (16,19).

Fungal Biofilms and drug resistance

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Dental solution/mouthwash

Wu points out that the study complements earlier research in her laboratory showing that black tea suppresses the growth of bacteria in dental plaque and that rinsing with black tea reduces plaque formation and the production of acids that cause tooth decay.

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