INTRODUCTION Plaque is a specific but highly variable structural entity resulting from colonization of microorganism on tooth surfaces, restoration and other parts of oral cavity and consists of salivary components like mucin, desquamated epithelial cells, debris and microorganism in a gelatinous extracellular matrix
INTRODUCTION Plaque control is the regular removal of dental plaque and the prevention of its accumulation on the teeth and adjacent gingival surfaces.
METHODS OF PLAQUE CONTROL Mechanical Chemical
CHEMICAL PLAQUE CONTROL Inhibition of plaque development Elimination of existing plaque Inhibition of calcification of plaque Inhibition of microbial colonization on tooth surfaces
TERMINOLOGY OF AGENTS Antimicrobial agents: chemicals that have a bacteriostatic or bactericidal effect in vitro that alone cannot be extrapolated to a proven efficacy in vivo against plaque. Plaque reducing/inhibitory agents: chemicals that have only been shown to reduce the quantity and/ or affect the quality of plaque, which may or may not be sufficient to influence gingivitis and/or caries.
Antiplaque agents: chemicals that have an effect on plaque sufficient to inhibit gingivitis and/or caries Antigingivitis agents: chemicals which reduce gingival inflammation without necessarily influencing bacterial plaque (includes anti- inflammatory agents).
IDEAL PROPERTIES Eliminate pathogenic bacteria only. Prevent development of resistant bacteria Exhibit substantivity Safe to the oral tissues at the conc and dosage recommended. 5. plaque and gingivitis.
Do not stain teeth or alter taste. No adverse effects. Easy to use. Inexpensive.
CRITERIA FOR USAGE OF ANTIMICROBIALS Substantivity : The ability of an agent to be bound to the pellicle and tooth surface and to be released over an extended period of time with the retention of its potency minimal inhibitory concentration or substantivity assay
pH and ion binding : ionic interactions between agent & receptor sites – retention of agent. pH of delivery vehicle – state of ionization of both agent & receptor site. Retention at low pH due to ionization of acid receptor groups (carboxylate, phosphate & sulfate).
Stability : chemical breakdown or modification may occur during storage, especially at elevated temperatures. Due to intrinsic instability of agent presence of other formulation excipients
Penetrability : For a drug to be effective, it must be able to penetrate deep into the formed plaque matrix. Toxic safety : any agent used for prevention or treatment of oral diseases must have low toxicity.
APPROACHES TO CHEMICAL SUPRAGINGIVAL PLAQUE CONTROL Antiadhesive agents Antimicrobial agents 3] Plaque removal agents 4] Antipathogenic agents
Antiadhesive agents Pellicle surface to prevent the initial attachment of the primary plaque-forming bacteria. Antifouling agents Eg. Anionic polymers, substituted amino- alcohols, polymethylsiloxane. too toxic or ineffective against dental plaques
Plaque removal agents Chemical toothbrush Eg: hypochlorites, enzymes
Antipathogenic agents Direct approaches to alter plaque ecology to a less pathogenic flora are restricted and have not yet led to the development of agents appropriate for clinical use Theoretically, all antimicrobial agents have the potential to disturb the ecological balance of dental plaque
Bacterial succession plaque formation
CHEMICAL PLAQUE CONTROL AGENTS Based on antimicrobial activity & substantivity inar CHEMICAL PLAQUE CONTROL AGENTS Eg: FIRST GENERATION ibiotics, phenol,quarternary ammonium compounds & sangu ant SECOND GENERATION Eg: Bisbiguanides,(chlorhexidine) THIRD GENERATION Eg: delmopinol
Based on groups (Newburn)
Systemic antimicrobials including antibiotics Bacterial nature of plaque Not be used either topically or systemically as preventive agents. Risk to benefit ratio is high. Bacterial resistance and hypersensitivity
Enzymes 1 st group – not truly antimicrobial agents, more plaque removal agents- potential to disrupt early plaque matrix, dislodging bacteria from the tooth surface. dextranase, mutanase, protease. poor substantivity, mucosal erosions.
Quarternary ammonium compounds Cationic surface active agents. Structure – central nitrogen atom linked to 4 alkyl groups by covalent bonds. Net positive charge, reacts with negatively charged cell membrane phosphates. More effective against Gm- ve.
Benzalconium chloride,cetylpyridinium chloride (0.05%) At oral pH – monocationic, adsorb readily & quantitatively > CHX Low substantivity, 3- 5 hours, loss of activity once adsorbed or rapid desorption. No added benefits .
Phenols & essential oils Both plaque inhibitory & anti- inflammatory action due to anti- oxidative activity. pH is low (pH 4.3), erosion of dentine & enamel.
Listerine - thymol, eucalyptol, methyl salicylate, benzoic acid, boric acid in a hydroalcoholic base. Effective inhibitor of plaque formation, development of gingivitis. High conc- cell wall disruption Low conc- inhibition of bacterial enzymes
Natural products Sanguinarine – Benzophenathridine alkaloid derived from sanguinaria canadensis. Structurally related to alkaloids. precancerous lesions upto ten folds, even after cessation. Tea tree oil – gingival inflammation
Metal salts Copper, Tin, Zinc Metal salt used, conc, frequency of use. Polyvalent metal salts – high conc, effective Stannous fluoride – difficult to formulate, hydrolysis in water Metal salts + antiseptics
Detergents Sodium lauryl sulfate. Antimicrobial activity. Plaque inhibitory action. Moderate substantivity – 5-7 hours. Not used alone.
Amine alcohols antimicrobial or antiseptic. Morpholinoethenol derivatives- Octopinol – antiplaque. Delmopinol – 0.1%, 0.2 %. MOA – interference with plaque matrix formation, adherance of plaque forming bacteria
Chlorhexidine Developed in 1940s by Imperial Chemical Industries, England Marketed in 1954 as antiseptic for skin wounds Dentistry- Initially used for presurgical disinfection of mouth & in Endodontics
3 forms – digluconate & acetate – water soluble hydrochloride – sparingly soluble
Mechanism of action Dicationic nature ( 2 +ve charges on either side of hexamethylene bridge) – extremely interactive with anions Relevant to its efficacy, local side effects, safety & difficulty in formulation with other products Spectrum – wide range of Gm+ve & Gm-ve bacteria, some fungi, yeasts & certain viruses like HBV & HIV
Binds strongly to bacterial cell membrane Low Conc . → ↑ permeability → ↑ leakage, potassium. High Conc → Ppt bacterial cytoplasm → Death Readily absorbs to pellicle → Persistent bacteriostatic action lasting > 12 hrs. Attaches to pellicle with one cation , the other free to interact with bacteria trying to colonize.
Anionic substances, plaque inhibition effect of CHX, if used shortly after rinses with the antiseptic. Slow release from surfaces – prolonged antibacterial effect.
Toxicology, safety & side effects Brown discoloration of teeth, restorations & dorsum of tongue Taste disturbance (Salt) – Oral mucosal erosions Unilateral/Bilateral Parotid swelling Increased supragingival calculus formation – ppt of proteins, → ↑ pellicle thickness, inorganic salts. Bitter taste.
The mechanisms proposed for chlorhexidine staining Degradation of the chlorhexidine molecule to release parachloraniline. Catalysis of Maillard reactions. Protein denaturation with metal sulfide formation. Precipitation of anionic dietary chromogens.
The antibacterial mode of action of chlorhexidine The bacterial cell is characteristically negatively charged. The cationic chlorhexidine molecule is rapidly attracted to the negatively charged bacterial cell surface, phosphate- containing compounds. This alters the integrity of the bacterial cell membrane and chlorhexidine is attracted towards the inner cell membrane. Chlorhexidine binds to phospholipids in the inner membrane, leading to increased permeability of the inner membrane and leakage of low- molecular weight components, such as potassium ions
Antiplaque effect Any bacteria adhering to the tooth surface are challenged by the chlorhexidine at the surface. Depending on the bacterial species, and the amount of chlorhexidine attached to the tooth surface, these microorganisms are either killed (bactericidal effect) or are simply prevented from multiplying (bacteriostatic effect).
The influence of the bacteriostatic effect will increase over time as the concentration of chlorhexidine at the tooth surface decreases, due to desorption into bacteria, saliva etc. Plaque is prevented from forming because the bacteria attaching to the tooth surface cannot multiply. The persistent, bacteriostatic effect of chlorhexidine is what makes chlorhexidine the gold standard
Delivery system Tooth paste Mouth rinse Gel Sprays Varnishes Slow release vehicles
Clinical uses Plaque inhibition as an adjunct to mechanical therapy & professional prophylaxis. Following oral surgical procedures Intermaxillary fixation Physically/Mentally Handicapped Medically compromised
Povidine iodine 1811, Bernard Courtois – Iodine 1880, Devaine – Bactericidal efficacy Late 1960s – Povidine iodine
Structure of Povidine- iodine (PVP- I): Iodophor (Iodine + Polyvinyl pyrrolidone {Povidine}) 10% of bound iodine PVP- I conc/ 10 ability to dissolve in water & alcohol irritability & staining
Spectrum & mechanism of Microbial destruction G+ve, G- ve, fungi, mycobacteria, viruses & protozoans Bacterial activity Amino (NH - ), thiol (SH - ), phenolic hydroxy (OH - ) Schreier et al- Transient / permanent pore formation loss of cytoplasmic material & deactivation of enzymes Coagulation of nuclear material
In vitro study, all tested strains susceptible to PVP- I applied for 120 sec Bactericidal effect- low conc (0.1- 1%)
Side effects Staining teeth/ tissues thyroid dysfunction: short-term Long- term Allergic to iodine Pregnant & lactating mother
CONCLUSION Plaque control is one of the key elements of the practice in dentistry