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INTRODUCTION TO DENTAL PLAQUE Dental plaque is a general term for the diverse microbial community (predominantly bacteria) found on the tooth surface, embedded in a matrix of polymers of bacterial and salivary origin. Plaque is an example of a biofilm; current research is showing that the properties of bacteria associated with a surface in a biofilm can be markedly different than those of the same cells growing in liquid broth (planktonic cells). Dental caries is the localised destruction of the tissues of the tooth by acid produced from the bacterial degradation of fermentable sugars. www.dentistry.leeds.ac.uk /OROFACE/PAGES/micro/micro2.html   (1628 words)

Bite Sized Tutorials, plaque formation Dental plaque is a mixed microbial biofilm growing on teeth and is the prime aetiological agent of the two main oral diseases, dental caries and periodontal disease. The major sites of plaque accumulation are in the fissures of molar teeth, in the area bounded by the margin of the gum and the tooth and between adjacent teeth. Plaque is initiated by the colonisation and subsequent outgrowth of organisms competent to adhere to the tooth pellicle. www.ncl.ac.uk /dental/oralbiol/oralenv/tutorials/plaqueformation.htm   (2198 words)

Dental Terms Dental caries: The decay process begins with colonies of bacteria (dental plaque) that stick to the teeth. Plaque: Plaque is a soft, sticky, colorless deposit of bacteria and bacterial by-products that constantly forms on teeth. Acids and irritants produced by the bacteria in plaque are the primary causes of the two most common dental diseases: (1) dental caries (tooth decay), the major cause of tooth loss in children; and (2) periodontal (gum) disease, the major cause of tooth loss in adults. www.mndental.org /classroom/dental_terms   (834 words)

BioMed Central | Full text | Dental plaque as a biofilm and a microbial community - implications for health and disease Dental plaque is the community of microorganisms found on a tooth surface as a biofilm, embedded in a matrix of polymers of host and bacterial origin [1,2]. The structure of the plaque biofilm might restrict the penetration of antimicrobial agents, while bacteria growing on a surface grow slowly and display a novel phenotype, one consequence of which is a reduced sensitivity to inhibitors [4]. Plaque is natural and contributes (like the resident microflora of all other sites in the body) to the normal development of the physiology and defenses of the host [5]. www.biomedcentral.com /1472-6831/6/S1/S14   (4239 words)

Clinical Trial: Study of the Composition of Dental Plaque Dental caries and periodontal disease are closely associated with dental plaque, the biofilm that results from microbial colonization of the tooth surface. Using direct immunofluorescence, we have demonstrated the coincident juxtaposition in dental plaque of streptococci and actinomyces, suggesting that these known coaggregating partners may use coaggregation as a means to colonize oral surfaces in vivo. Expanding that observation to studies of the interactions of H- and Ps-streptococci in early plaque formed in vivo is proposed to address the hypothesis that intrageneric cell-to-cell adherence is central to explaining the prevalence of streptococci in the first 4 hours of plaque biofilm. www.clinicaltrials.gov /ct/show/NCT00001726?order=6   (1172 words)

Self-Examination for Dental Plaque Dental plaque is a sticky, invisible film that sticks to all surfaces of the teeth, including the spaces between the teeth and under the gums. Plaque is made of groups of different germs (bacteria) that grow on teeth. Self-examination for dental plaque is done by using a product that stains the plaque on your teeth, allowing you to see how thoroughly you are brushing and flossing your teeth. www.webmd.com /hw/dental/hw212228.asp   (719 words)

Plaque Control and Dental Health The specific plaque organism that induces caries is currently thought to be Streptococcus mutans because it is an efficient producer of the acids that dissolve tooth enamel, resulting in the typical caries lesion. Plaque is the sticky substance that you feel on your teeth several hours after a meal when they have not been cleaned. Dental floss is vital in plaque removal because it reaches areas that a toothbrush cannot, such as between the teeth. www.uspharmacist.com /oldformat.asp?url=newlook/files/cons/acf2fa0.htm   (2387 words)

Dental Health: Plaque and Your Teeth Plaque is the sticky, colorless film of bacteria that forms on teeth. Plaque develops when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches) such as milk, soft drinks, raisins, cakes, or candy are frequently left on the teeth. Dental sealants are a thin, plastic coating that are painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth to protect them from cavities and decay. www.webmd.com /content/article/66/79602.htm   (297 words)

Dental Plaque Identification At Home - Health Centers This test identifies areas of dental plaque, which shows how thoroughly (or not) you are brushing and flossing your teeth. Plaque is a sticky substance, composed of millions of bacteria, which collects around and between teeth. The test is performed to help identify missed plaque and improve brushing and flossing of the teeth so that areas of plaque are not left. www.thewbalchannel.com /encyclopedia/6864450/detail.html   (670 words)

Dental Nutrition Dental plaque is a clear, gelatinous material that allows bacteria to remain on the teeth. If dental plaque is not removed frequently (at least once a day) by proper brushing and flossing, the plaque becomes tightly attached to the tooth and only mechanical cleaning can remove it. One preventable dental problem that affects young children is "nursing bottle syndrome." It is characterized by rapid decay of the primary upper teeth and some of the lower back molars. www.dentalgentlecare.com /dental_nutrition.htm   (1472 words)

Medmicro Chapter 99 Dental decay is due to the irreversible solubilization of tooth mineral by acid produced by certain bacteria that adhere to the tooth surface in bacterial communities known as dental plaque. This staggering amount of dental morbidity led to the formation of dentistry as a separate health profession in the late 19th century; to the expectation that all people would, if they lived long enough, be edentulous (toothless); and to a dental health bill to the public of approximately 34 billion dollars per year in 1990. Dental decay is measured clinically as a cavitation on the tooth surface (Figure 99-1). gsbs.utmb.edu /microbook/ch099.htm   (8336 words)

Health - Dental Air Force air-powered home dental cleaning system - DentalAirForce.com Dental decay, periodontal disease, and gingivitis are all caused by the anaerobic bacteria that live in the mouth. Odors and acids are produced in the film of plaque that reside between teeth, along the gum line and on the surface of the tongue. It is living your life with a low average amount of plaque on all surfaces of the teeth that insures this longevity. www.dentalairforce.com /health.html   (1741 words)

plaque prevention Prevention of plaque is to change the conditions to lower the pH, change the polarity of the magnetic field and change the ions in water. Dental Plaque and periodontal disease is the result of oxidation in the oral cavity. Plaque bacteria have been discovered only during the last decade but the existence of resistant spores that cause diseases have been taught for over one hundred and fifty years. www.doctorshealthsupply.com /dentists/plaque_prevention.htm   (1863 words)

Dental Plaque The bone does not hold the teeth in place, rather, the teeth are stabilized by connective tissue called periodontal ligaments that extend between tooth-roots and sockets. The part of the tooth next to the sulcus is extremely difficult to keep free of bacterial plaque, and if not removed constantly, or left undisturbed for a few days, will form tartar - a rough, hard material that adheres to teeth. Plaque and tartar build-up constitute the primary cause of periodontal disease. www.innerbody.com /text/skel80.html   (343 words)

Nursing Home Dental plaque may often be home to respiratory pathogens responsible for hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), according to a study by researchers as the University of Buffalo in NY. Many older institutionalized patients have deterioration in their activities of daily living, It is quite plausible that poor oral health, because of the difficulty of accessing professional dental care and insufficient or poor oral hygiene, leads to an environment that promotes colonization of dental plaques by anaerobic and Gram-negative organisms. They concluded that poor dental health in nursing home patients due to lack of professional dental care and poor oral hygiene could easily have led to an environment that promoted the colonization of dental plaque by anaerobic and Gram-negative organisms. www.dentalgentlecare.com /nursing_home.htm   (808 words)

ADA.org: Oral Health Topics: Plaque Plaque that is not removed with thorough daily brushing and cleaning between teeth can eventually harden into calculus or tartar. Ask your dentist about dental sealants, a protective plastic coating that can be applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay often starts. Information about dental referrals, complaints and a variety of dental procedures may be found here. www.ada.org /public/topics/plaque.asp   (231 words)

Wilkins Center for Family Dentistry - Atlanta Family Dental Practice The cause of gingivitis is the bacteria in dental plaque. This disease process is generally not reversible and may require treatment from a dental professional specializing in periodontal disease. It is wise to visit your dental hygienist or dentist regularly in order to detect early stages of the disease and to prevent further damage. www.wilkinsdds.com /dental_FAQs.asp   (1344 words)

Dental Choice Frequently Asked Questions Plaque is the accumulation of bacteria, microorganisms and their products which sticks to the tooth surfaces. Dental plaque is soft and easily removed by brushing and flossing the teeth. This includes deep pits and grooves which are ideal "plaque traps", and therefore, are susceptible to decay. verizonsupersite.com /dentalchoicenet/faqs   (1063 words)

Cranberry Institute: Dental A study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association reported that a unique cranberry juice component, a high-molecular-weight nondialysable material (NDM), has the ability to reverse and inhibit the coaggregation of certain oral bacteria responsible for dental plaque and periodontal disease in vitro. Dental plaque is composed primarily of oral bacteria that have attached themselves to the tooth and gum surfaces, and to each other (coaggregation). Plaque is a major cause of periodontal disease. www.cranberryinstitute.org /health/dental.htm   (238 words)

dental disease division Dental diseases are linked to microorganisms that produce toxic chemicals to destroy dental tissue. Dental plaque are attracted to fibroblasts that repair and regenerate fibrous connective tissue. Contact rick@doctorshealthsupply.com to find concerned dentists in your area that will address all phases of dental disease and are committed to the safety of the environment and improving the health of their patients. www.doctorshealthsupply.com /dentists/dental_disease_division.htm   (1584 words)

Reduce Teeth Plaque With Magnetic Magic - A Report Adherence of supra-gingival calculus and its accompanying bacterial plaque to the surfaces of teeth has been implicated as a possible factor in initiating periodontal diseases. The majority of the adhering residue was most likely calculus but, because no attempts were made to remove plaque and the residues were not probed to determine if they were hard or soft, it seems most appropriate to state that the residues were both plaque and calculus. The sum of the 18 thickness codes represents an empirical measurement which is correlated to the total volume of calculus and plaque on a tooth, and by adding together the individual tooth volume measurements an over all volume score was obtained for each patient. www.mtnhigh.com /plaque.html   (1941 words)

Dental floss - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dental floss is a bundle of thin nylon filaments or a plastic (teflon or polyethylene) ribbon used to remove food and dental plaque from teeth. Dental floss was still unavailable to the consumer until the Codman and Shurtleft company started producing human-usable unwaxed silk floss in 1882. Dental floss is commonly supplied in plastic dispensers that contain 10 to 40 meters of floss. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dental_floss   (552 words)

Plaque Disclosing Tablets The main cause of cavities and periodontal disease is the accumulation of plaque. Plaque is the sticky film of food and bacteria that forms constantly on your teeth. You must completely remove plaque each day, or it will build up and mineralize to become tartar, which is also called calculus. www.softdental.com /houston_dentist/Disclosing_Tablets.html   (276 words)

Dental Plaque and Gum Disease - Patient UK Dental plaque is a soft deposit that forms on the surface of teeth. Dental plaque contains many different types of bacteria (germs) and some types of bacteria are associated with developing gum disease. It runs a free consumer Dental Helpline that is operated by a qualified dental team who provide free independent and impartial advice on all aspects of oral health. www.patient.co.uk /showdoc/27000688   (945 words)

Dental plaque identification procedure and removal (Test)... Fort Lauderdale, Florida Dental plaque is a sticky substance composed of millions of bacteria. However in the office, dentists are often able to detect plaque through a thorough examination with dental instruments. If the plaque is not removed, it can cause tooth decay or cause the gums to bleed easily (gingivitis) and become red or swollen. www.browardhealth.org /16454.cfm   (588 words)

dental plaque Doctors Bogin and Baron are affiliated with New York University Dental School and Nassau County Medical Center in New York. Dental plaque is made up of a mixture(for a better word) of the oral bacteria. Heart plaque is a solid material that is composed of a lipoprotein. www.medhelp.org /forums/DentalHealth/messages/191.html   (127 words)

Dental Caries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03) Dental caries, a pathological process of destruction of tooth structure by microorganisms, is also known as tooth decay and is commonly called "cavities." Dental plaque, which leads to caries, is the oral flora which adhere to teeth and break down tooth enamel. Organisms predominant in plaque are of the genus Streptococcus, with Streptococcus mutans being the species most important in the formation of dental caries. The dental plaque causes tooth decay by fermenting sucrose to lactic acid. sciweb.hfcc.net /biology/jacobs/micro/caries/caries.htm   (1523 words)

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