scholarly journals Awareness on Mechanical and Chemical Plaque Control in Children- A Survey

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 1605-1610
Author(s):  
Sneha Kannan ◽  
Lakshmi T ◽  
Ganesh Lakshmanan
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Oral Biofilm ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Plaque Control ◽  
Plaque Biofilm ◽  
Day By Day ◽  
Gum Disease ◽  
Hazard Factor

Periodontal infections (gum disease and periodontitis) are viewed as incendiary maladies of microbiological starting points. Their most significant hazard factor is the amassing of a plaque biofilm at and beneath the gingival edge, which is then connected with an improper and ruinous host fiery insusceptible reaction Plaque control is the day by day expulsion of dental plaque, oral biofilm and furthermore counteraction of their collection on the teeth and different pieces of the oral pit. Mechanical plaque control is a viable strategy to dispose of gathering in the oral cavity. With opportunity a few changes came in toothbrushes to make mechanical plaque control progressively viable in everyday oral cleanliness practice. Cross sectional poll study was led. A sum of 104 individuals were made to respond to all the inquiries. The outcome will be examined utilizing factual investigation. In the examination, it was discovered that 72% of the population brush their teeth two times per day. 32% of the respondents feel stores in their teeth much in the wake of brushing. 72% of the individuals accept that brushing can forestall dental plaque. The point of the examination is to make mindfulness on the control of mechanical and substance dental plaque. The control of dental plaque is fundamental for developing kids with expansion of fluoride to mechanical plaque control before it solidifies to become dental tartar.

scholarly journals Chemical Plaque Control Strategies in the Prevention of Biofilm-associated Oral Diseases

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 337-343 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sukumaran Anil ◽  
Shilpa H Bhandi ◽  
Elna P Chalisserry ◽  
Mohammed Jafer ◽  
Jagadish Hosmani
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Periodontal Diseases ◽  
Oral Diseases ◽  
Associated Diseases ◽  
Patient Cooperation ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
Plaque Control ◽  
Plaque Biofilm

ABSTRACT Dental plaque is a biofilm that forms naturally on the surfaces of exposed teeth and other areas of the oral cavity. It is the primary etiological factor for the most frequently occurring oral diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal diseases. Specific, nonspecific, and ecologic plaque hypothesis explains the causation of dental and associated diseases. Adequate control of biofilm accumulation on teeth has been the cornerstone of prevention of periodontitis and dental caries. Mechanical plaque control is the mainstay for prevention of oral diseases, but it requires patient cooperation and motivation; therefore, chemical plaque control agents act as useful adjuvants for achieving the desired results. Hence, it is imperative for the clinicians to update their knowledge in chemical antiplaque agents and other developments for the effective management of plaque biofilm-associated diseases. This article explores the critical analysis of various chemical plaque control strategies and the current trends in the control and prevention of dental plaque biofilm. How to cite this article Jafer M, Patil S, Hosmani J, Bhandi SH, Chalisserry EP, Anil S. Chemical Plaque Control Strategies in the Prevention of Biofilm-associated Oral Diseases. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(4):337-343.

CRP and IL-6 levels of Gingival Crevicular Fluid in stroke survivors: A pilot study

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Normaliza Ab. Malik ◽  
Sa’ari Mohamad Yatim ◽  
Lijian Jin ◽  
Colman McGrath
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Gingival Crevicular Fluid ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Functional Dependency ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Crevicular Fluid

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) among stroke survivors in relation to the oral hygiene status and stroke characteristics. Methods: A multi-centre cross-sectional study was conducted among hospitalised stroke survivors. Socio-demographic data were collected. Oral clinical assessment (dental plaque scores) and functional dependency levels scores were carried out. Gingival Crevicular Fluids were collected, using absorbent papers and analysed using ELISA kit. Descriptive statistic and correlation analyses were performed using proportion and Spearmen correlation coefficient test. Results: A total of 53 patients were recruited from five public hospitals. There was a significant correlation between CRP and IL-6 levels of GCF (P=0.021, r=0.21). A significant correlation was also observed between CRP levels in GCF with dental plaque scores and functional dependency levels. There was no statistically significant correlation found between IL-6 levels in GCF with dental plaque scores and functional dependency levels. Dental plaque scores were associated with high levels of CRP in GCF (P=0.014), and swallowing problem was associated with high levels of IL-6 in GCF (P=0.002). Conclusions: IL-6 levels in GCF were correlated with the levels of CRP in GCF. High CRP and IL-6 levels in GCF were significantly associated with dental plaque scores and swallowing condition (presence of dysphagia), respectively. Thus, this pilot study suggests that CRP level in the oral cavity respond to the oral health conditions and may not be a predictor factor of stroke outcomes. Further studies are warranted to compare the level of inflammatory biomarkers from the oral cavity and serum in relation to the stroke conditions and outcomes.

scholarly journals Oral Biofilm: Development Mechanism, Multidrug Resistance, and Their Effective Management with Novel Techniques

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. e0004
Author(s):  
Shakti Rath ◽  
◽  
Sourav Chandra Bidyasagar Bal ◽  
Debasmita Dubey ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Oral Biofilm ◽  
Antimicrobial Drugs ◽  
Drug Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Biofilm Development ◽  
Normal Microbial Flora

Biofilms are formed by the congregation of one or more types of microorganisms that can grow on a firm surface. Dental plaque is one of the most commonly forming biofilms in the oral cavity and appears as a slimy layer on the surface of the teeth. In general, the formation is slow, but biofilms are very adaptive to the changing environment, and a mature biofilm can cause many health-related problems in humans. These biofilms remain unaffected by antibiotics as they do not allow the penetration of antibiotics. Moreover, the increased level of virulence and antibiotic resistance of microorganisms in the oral biofilm or dental plaque has made its clinical management a serious clinical challenge worldwide. Chlorhexidine-like antimicrobial drugs have been partially effective in removing such organisms; however, the precise and continuous elimination of these microorganisms without disturbing the normal microbial flora of the oral cavity is still a challenge. This paper focuses on the process of oral biofilm formation, related complications, development of drug-resistant bacteria in these biofilms, and their effective management by the use of different novel techniques.

scholarly journals Ecological Approaches to Dental Caries Prevention: Paradigm Shift or Shibboleth?

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 153-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nebu Philip ◽  
Bharat Suneja ◽  
Laurence J. Walsh
Keyword(s):  
Dental Caries ◽  
Paradigm Shift ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Oral Microbiome ◽  
Oral Biofilm ◽  
Diverse Communities ◽  
Preventive Methods ◽  
Plaque Biofilm

Contemporary paradigms of dental caries aetiology focus on the ecology of the dental plaque biofilm and how local environmental factors can modulate this to cause disease. The crucial role that a healthy oral microbiome plays in preventing caries and promoting oral health is also being increasingly recognized. Based on these concepts, several ecological preventive approaches have been developed that could potentially broaden the arsenal of currently available caries-preventive measures. Many of these ecological approaches aim for long-term caries control by either disrupting cariogenic virulence factors without affecting bacterial viability, or include measures that can enhance the growth of health-associated, microbially diverse communities in the oral microbiome. This paper argues for the need to develop ecological preventive measures that go beyond conventional caries-preventive methods, and discusses whether these ecological approaches can be effective in reducing the severity of caries by promoting stable, health-associated oral biofilm communities.

scholarly journals Effectiveness and safety of a new dental plaque removal device utilizing micro mist spray for removing oral biofilm in vitro

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroki Hihara ◽  
Ryo Tagaino ◽  
Jumpei Washio ◽  
Kittipong Laosuwan ◽  
Dimas Prasetianto Wicaksono ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Roughness ◽  
Mucous Membrane ◽  
Oral Mucosa ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Tooth Surface ◽  
Oral Biofilm ◽  
Plaque Removal ◽  
Treated Area ◽  
Biofilm Removal ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background Removal of oral biofilm from the oral mucosa is essential for preventing risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infection in elderly people. Currently, no device is available which can remove oral biofilm from oral mucosa effectively and safely. Therefore, the effectiveness and safety of the Micro Scale Mist UNIT (MSM-UNIT), a newly developed dental plaque removal device utilizing high speed sprays of fine water droplets, were evaluated for biofilm removal, including the rate and surface roughness for simulated tooth surface and mucous membrane. Methods Simulated tooth and oral mucosa coated with an artificial biofilm of Streptococcus mutans were used for evaluation of effectiveness, with uncoated substrates as the controls. The MSM-UNIT and a conventional air ablation device were operated under recommended instructions. The effectiveness was evaluated from the rate of removal of the biofilm, and the safety was evaluated from the damage observed by scanning electron microscope and surface roughness. Results The biofilm removal rate of the MSM-UNIT was significantly higher than that of AIRFLOW. Little damage was observed in the area treated by the MSM-UNIT. The surface roughness of the MSM-UNIT treated area on simulated tooth surface and oral mucosa showed no significant difference to the control area. In contrast, cracks and powder were observed in the area treated by AIRFLOW. In particular, the surface roughness of the AIRFLOW treated area for Toughsilon was significantly larger than that of the control. Conclusions The MSM-UNIT could be used safely and effectively for removing biofilm not only on simulated tooth surfaces but also simulated mucous membrane. The MSM-UNIT has no harmful effect on teeth or oral mucosa, and may be used for comprehensive oral care for patients during nursing care and the perioperative period.

scholarly journals Interspecies Signaling between Veillonella atypica and Streptococcus gordonii Requires the Transcription Factor CcpA

2009 ◽  
Vol 191 (17) ◽  
pp. 5563-5565 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bart P. Johnson ◽  
Benjamin J. Jensen ◽  
Eric M. Ransom ◽  
Kimberly A. Heinemann ◽  
Kelley M. Vannatta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transcription Factor ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Streptococcus Gordonii ◽  
Interspecies Interaction ◽  
Plaque Biofilm

ABSTRACT Streptococcus gordonii and Veillonella atypica, two early-colonizing members of the dental plaque biofilm, participate in a relationship that results in increased transcription of the S. gordonii gene amyB, encoding an α-amylase. We show that the transcription factor CcpA is required for this interspecies interaction.

Dental plaque control strategies for the elderly population: a scoping review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
María del Rosario Ruiz Núñez ◽  
Mariane da Luz Raulino ◽  
Renata Goulart Castro ◽  
Ana Lúcia Schaefer Ferreira de Mello
Keyword(s):  
Scoping Review ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Plaque Control

scholarly journals Bacteriocin-like activity of oral Fusobacterium nucleatum isolated from human and non-human primates

1999 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 324-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elerson Gaetti-Jardim Júnior ◽  
Mario Julio Avila-Campos
Keyword(s):  
Oral Cavity ◽  
Microbial Ecology ◽  
Dental Plaque ◽  
Fusobacterium Nucleatum ◽  
Antagonistic Activity ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Bacterial Microbiota ◽  
Reference Strains

Fusobacterium nucleatum is indigenous of the human oral cavity and has been involved in different infectious processes. The production of bacteriocin-like substances may be important in regulation of bacterial microbiota in oral cavity. The ability to produce bacteriocin-like substances by 80 oral F. nucleatum isolates obtained from periodontal patients, healthy individuals and Cebus apella monkeys, was examinated. 17.5% of all tested isolates showed auto-antagonism and 78.8% iso- or hetero-antagonism. No isolate from monkey was capable to produce auto-inhibition. In this study, the antagonistic substances production was variable in all tested isolates. Most of the F. nucleatum showed antagonistic activity against tested reference strains. These data suggest a possible participation of these substances on the oral microbial ecology in humans and animals. However, the role of bacteriocins in regulating dental plaque microbiota in vivo is discussed.

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