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Review
. 2021 Apr;10(4):1562-1568.
doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2216_20. Epub 2021 Apr 29.

Chemical plaque control - A brief review

Tarun Vyas  1 , Garima Bhatt  2 , Abhishek Gaur  3 , Chetan Sharma  4 , Akshya Sharma  5 , Ravleen Nagi  6
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Review

Chemical plaque control - A brief review

Tarun Vyas et al. J Family Med Prim Care. 2021 Apr.

Abstract

Dental plaque is a complex microbial population of bacterial and salivary polymers present on the tooth surface. It is understood that human diseases must be avoided and a high social concern for the population as a whole. The argument for the implementation of successful prevention measures is strong for life-threatening diseases or those with serious morbidity. However, regardless of seriousness, the case for avoiding any disease may be based on the belief that it is easier to be healthy than dead or sick. Thus plaque prevention is an efficient way to both treat and avoid periodontal diseases, it is an important component of gingival and periodontal diseases' primary management.

Keywords: Dental plaque; mechanical and chemical plaque control; periodontal diseases.

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