Plaque control

Plaque control

1. Plaque Control Republic Of Yemen University Of Aden Faculty Of Dentistry Under supervison : Dr.nsreen ibrahim Dr. Abeer Barahim Prepared by : Group B 1

2. Introduction : What is dental plaque : Dental plaque is a soft sticky and colorless deposit that accumulates on the teeth

3. Plaque control is the most essential Step towards maintaining a proper and a healthy Oral Environment . Also it is the removal of microbial plaque and the prevention of its accumulation on the teeth and adjacent gingival tissues Introduction :

4. Methods of Plaque Control : Mechanical : 1-Individual . 2-Professional. Chemical : 1-Individual . 2-Professional .

5. Mechanical Plaque Control : 1-tooth brush 2-interdental aids 3-other Individual mechanical plaque control is achieved by :

6. Tooth brush : Mechanical Electrical

7. Mechanical tooth brushing : Design

8. Brushing technique : Bass method technique Modifid bass method Stillman method The charter method

9. Brushing technique :

10. Electric tooth brushing : They where introduced in 1939

11. Dentifrices : These are the aid for cleaning and polishing of teeth surfaces. They are used in the form of powder past ointment and gel

12. Dentifrices : Composition : 1-fluoride 2-abrasions 3-detergents 4-humectants 5-thickeners 6-preservative 7-flavoring agents 8-sweeteners 9-coloring agents 10-anticaries agents 11-water

13. Interdental aids : Factors determining the selection of interdental aids are the type of embrasures : Type 1 : Type 2 : Type 3 :

14. It's the most commonly recommend method of removing plaque from interdental areas Dental Floss :

15. Floss holder :

16. Inter dental brushing : Type : Uses :

17. Others : Gingival massage : can be performed with a toothbrush rubber tip stimulator or interdental cleaning devices . it produces :- 1-epithelial thickening 2-increased keratinization 3-increased mitotic activity in epithelium and connective tissue

18. They are several types : 1-use water faucet to irrigate between and around the teeth the water is steady and is controlled turning the fenced handle 2- use and intermittent water jet Oral irrigation devices :

19. Conclusion : Dental plaque is colorless deposit that accumulates on the teeth Plaque control is the most essential Step towards maintaining a proper and a healthy Oral Environment Plaque Control is done Mechanically and Chemically There are many technique for Brushing From the factors that determining the selection of interdental aids are the type of embrasures Dental Floss It's the most commonly recommend method of removing plaque from interdental areas Gingival massage produced epithelial thickening , increased keratinization , increased mitotic activity in epithelium and connective tissue

20. References : Essintial of clinical periodontology and periodondices , 2nd edition , chapter 37 , pages 280 – 286 Foundation of periodontology for dental hygenic