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dental plaque

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Noun1.dental plaquedental 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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The level of mercury in human dental plaque and interaction in vitro between biofilm of Streptococcus mutans and dental amalgam.
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Sealants, and other preventive measures such as limiting dietary sucrose, the use of fluorides, and the control of dental plaque are major factors in the prevention of dental caries.
Sealants: basic information, advanced technology by Neuenfeldt, Ellen S. / The Dental Assistant
Dental plaque can harbor pathogens linked with respiratory diseases, like bronchitis or even pneumonia.
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