Changes of Periodontopathic bacteria According to Gingival Health, Dental Plaque Control and toothbrushing Behavior in Adults

Chronic periodontitis is spreading worldwide and mutually interacts with systemic diseases like diabetes mellitus. Although periodontopathic bacteria are inevitable pathogens in their onset and progression, many cases are not ascribable to the virulence of these bacteria because the effect of plaque control is limited. In contrast, Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) in the periodontium has been correlated with chronic periodontitis and has recently been considered as a promising pathogenic candidate for this disease. However, several important questions have yet to be addressed. For instance, although EBV latently infects more than 90% of individuals over the world, why do patients with chronic periodontitis exclusively harbor progeny EBV in the oral cavity? In addition, how does latently infected or reactivated EBV in the periodontium relate to the onset or progression of chronic periodontitis? Finally, is periodontitis incurable because EBV is the pathogen for chronic periodontitis? In this review, we attempt to answer these questions by reporting the current understanding of molecular relations and mechanisms between periodontopathic bacteria and EBV reactivation in the context of how this relationship may pertain to the etiology of chronic periodontitis.

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Sulphur By-Product: The Relationship between Volatile Sulphur Compounds and Dental Plaque-Induced Gingivitis

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice ◽

10.5005/jcdp-5-2-27 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 27-39 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Hui Zhou ◽

Gayle B. McCombs ◽

Michele L. Darby ◽

K. Marinak

Keyword(s):

Dental Plaque ◽

Spearman Correlation ◽

Gingival Inflammation ◽

Sulphur Compounds ◽

Gingival Health ◽

Experimental Gingivitis ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Volatile Sulphur Compounds ◽

Diamond Probe ◽

The Relationship

Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between volatile sulphur compounds (VSC) and gingival health status, and to monitor the changes in VSC in early dental plaque-induced gingivitis. Using an experimental gingivitis model, twelve subjects between 19 and 28 years old, with a healthy gingival status, refrained from brushing and flossing one randomly selected half of the mandibular arch for two weeks. At baseline and during six subsequent appointments, gingival inflammation (GI), bleeding on probing (BOP), and sulfide levels (SUL) were measured using the Gingival Index and the Diamond Probe/Perio 2000 System. The Spearman correlation was used to compare the relationships between SUL, GI, and BOP on the brushing (B) and non-brushing (NB) sides. Data on the NB side revealed a stronger correlation than on the B side. Wilcoxon rank sum was used to evaluate the differences between mean SUL, GI, and BOP scores on the B and NB sides over time. Results indicate that SUL were the first periodontal parameter to show a significant difference between sides. SUL were significantly higher on the NB side at 4 of the 6 data collection intervals; therefore, SUL may be associated with the initiation and progression of early plaque-induced gingivitis. Citation Zhou H, McCombs GB, Darby ML, et. al. Sulphur By-Product: The Relationship between Volatile Sulphur Compounds and Dental Plaque-Induced Gingivitis. J Contemp Dent Pract 2004 May;(5)2:027-039.

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Impacts of the Triple bristles three‐sided sonic powered toothbrush on tooth shade, plaque control, and gingival health

International Journal of Dental Hygiene ◽

10.1111/idh.12552 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mahmoud K. AL‐Omiri ◽

Mohammad H. Al‐Shayyab ◽

Nasser M. Alahmari ◽

Lujain I. Aldosari ◽

Ibrahim A. Alzoubi ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Gingival Health ◽

Plaque Control ◽

Powered Toothbrush

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Effect of Dental Plaque Control on Infection ofHelicobacter pyloriin Gastric Mucosa

Journal of Periodontology ◽

10.1902/jop.2009.090029 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 80 (10) ◽

pp. 1606-1609 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Chun-Ling Jia ◽

Guang-Shui Jiang ◽

Chun-Hai Li ◽

Cui-Rong Li

Keyword(s):

Gastric Mucosa ◽

Dental Plaque ◽

Plaque Control

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

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v11ispl3.3483 ◽

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.

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