Dental plaque

misalignment or incorrect relation between the teeth of the two dental arches when they approach each other as the jaws close; and, when the interproximal contact area between neighbor teeth on a same arch is bigger due to tooth rotation or when such contact is open. Consequently, this unusual alignment cause the teeth of one arch not to have a nice contact area between them, fact that may predispose an individual to be more susceptible to dental biofilm accumulation and calculus formation.…

When periodontitis occurs, the periodontal pockets are filled with anaerobic organisms, mainly P. gingivalis but can also be P. asaccharolytica and or P. endodontalis,that can cause more substantial damage than gingivitis. The gums are covered by a plaque biofilm, which is difficult to destroy and protects the bacteria from the microbial agents. Chronic form of periodontal disease comes in two different forms, generalized and localized. This disease can be in remission or can flare up during…

intraoral plaque microorganisms that is restricted entirely to the gingival soft tissues without CAL observed. Clinically, CP is different from other less common PD such as Aggressive periodontitis (4). PD is the main cause of tooth loss…

Reversing Gum Recession: Why Your Gums Recede and What You Can do About it What is gum recession and what causes it? Should you notice that your teeth look longer than they once did or you experience increased sensitivity, look at the tissue at the base of your gums. When the gum tissue that covers the root of the teeth starts to recede, or pull back, it's called gum recession. If ignored, gum recession can cause not only extensive damage to the bones in your jaw, but can result in tooth loss…

Oral Microbiome 10: Reflection 3 One a daily basis the human mouth can come in contact with many different materials and organisms. “The human mouth is home to billions of individual microorganisms, including viruses, protozoa, fungi, archaea, and bacteria” (University of Minnesota Department of Biology Teaching and Learning, 2016, p. 21). In specific, during this lab we are looking at Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans) and Lactobacilli. In studies, it has been shown that yogurt has helped…

Disability. A simple word that profoundly effects the lives of individuals around the world. Certain disabilities hide behind the thick walls of the skin, but others are evident the moment an individual steps into the room. The latter disability description characterizes Trisomy 21 or Down Syndrome. This unique syndrome not only has physical and mental side effects, but it also causes severe health side effects. Down syndrome individuals have a predisposition to periodontal disease; however,…

forming a sticky substance called plaque. It is a common and mild…

diabetic patients (Atsushi Miyawaki,1 Satoshi Toyokawa, Kazuo Inoue, Yuji Miyoshi, and Yasuki Kobayashi, 2016). The treatment of periodontitis in type II diabetic patients is involved in the removal of supra-and subgingival calculus and bacterial plaque, as well as proper oral hygiene instructions. Antibiotics are administrated to the patient in case of scaling and root planning to prevent future infection (Wijnand, Teeuw, Vector, Gerdes and Bruno, 2010) Another systemic factor associated with…

Tips For Plaque Buildup Prevention Around Dental Implants When You Have Dry Mouth Your dental implant may be a fake tooth, but it is just as important to keep it clean and free of plaque around the gums. Unfortunately, plaque easily affects people with dry mouth, which can happen more frequently as you age and the need for dental implants arises. This is because dry mouth will make it hard for saliva to eliminate the bacteria found inside your mouth, and the plaque will collect in the gums…

with toothbrush equipped with toothpaste for effectively remove the plaque and calculus (Tartar). There are many techniques to clean the teeth and Gingiva (Gums). In order to improve breath and to keep the mouth clean it is advisable to brush twice daily, gentle flossing between the teeth along with proper cleaning of the tongue and gingival massage. Proper home care brushing practices, regular visits to dentist and routine dental check-ups will reduce the risk of having gingival and periodontal…