supragingival plaque


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su·pra·gin·gi·val plaque

(sūpră-jinji-văl plak)
Plaque located on teeth below the gingival margin in the gingival crevice and periodontal pockets.
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Supragingival plaque control is an effective method of controlling gingivitis and is an important component of periodontal therapy.
To compare the clinical efficacy of commercially available dentifrice viz Parodontax[R], Parodontax[R] with scaling and scaling alone in patients with gingivitis: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Supragingival plaque may modify the effects of subgingival bacteria on attachment loss.
Response of molars and non-molars to a strict supragingival control in periodontal patients
Powder from sub- and supragingival plaque removal using power stream devides.
Air polishing: a review of current literature
Teeth were isolated and the supragingival plaque was removed.
Therapeutic management of a case of generalised aggressive periodontitis in an 8-year old child: 18-month results
The reduction in the CFU counts in this group may be attributed to the mechanical dislodging or "washing away" of loose supragingival plaque that formed within the 24-hour period or to the inactivation of viable bacteria by the distilled water.
The antimicrobial effect of 0.1 ppm ozonated water on 24-hour plaque microorganisms in situ
It is a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent which has proven effective for preventing supragingival plaque formation and reducing gingivitis.
Antiseptic mouth rinses: an update on comparative effectiveness, risks and recommendations
14 There is also alveolar and marginal bone loss and gingival recession12 (fig 3) due to orthodontic tipping forces pushing supragingival plaque subgingivally.
Possible adverse tissue reactions related to orthodontic treatment
Mateu and others conducted a double-blind clinical study of 94 individuals and concluded that the triclosan/copolymer dentifrice "is efficacious for the control of established supragingival plaque and gingivitis.
Dentifrice
Manacapuru, AM, Brazil) inserted to the depth of the gingival sulcus after removal of supragingival plaque.
Occurrence of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in Brazilians with chronic periodontitis
The role of supragingival plaque in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases.
Assessment of in Vitro and in Vivo antimicrobial activities of selected Nigerian tootpastes and mouth washes on some oral pathogens
There is substantial evidence that a marketed mouthrinse containing a fixed combination of essential oils significantly reduces and inhibits supragingival plaque and gingivitis.
Superior plaque and gingivitis efficacy of an essential oil-containing mouthrinse compared to a 0.07% cetylpyridinium chloride mouthrinse
The effect of a new electric toothbrush on supragingival plaque and gingivitis.
Comparison of powered and manual toothbrushes in removal of plaque

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