Status Quo in Mechanical Plaque Control Then and Now: A Review

Abstract

There are various kinds of dental diseases, of which dental caries and disease of periodontal origin are the most common. A very strong connection has been proven between oral inflammation and general health of an individual. Dental Biofilm is the main cause for gingivitis and periodontitis. Dental plaque may also be referred to as microbial plaque that consists of highly organized structures of different microbiotas attached to the hard tooth structure, which may be bound by salivary glycoproteins. Plaque control is a term that refers to removal of already formed or the control of formation of this microbial biofilm. There have been various methods practiced for plaque control; they are broadly classified into mechanical methods and chemical plaque control methods. Mechanical plaque control further includes many other methods such as manual toothbrushes and smart toothbrushes, which includes power-driven toothbrushes, sonic and ultrasonic toothbrushes, solar-powered toothbrushes (ionic toothbrushes), disposable toothbrushes, and laser toothbrushes; this also includes interdental cleaning aids. Continuous advancements with the integration of technology have been made in the field of mechanical plaque control to improve its quality.

Efektivitas Sikat Gigi Listrik sebagai Kontrol Plak Penderita Sindrom Down

“…Plak gigi mungkin hilang atau berkurang setelah pembersihan mekanis, baik manual maupun elektrik. Menyikat gigi ada sebagai kontrol plak mekanis yang membersihkan, menghilangkan dan mencegah penumpukan plak dan endapan lunak (materi putih dan sisa makanan) pada permukaan gigi dan sekitar gingiva (D'Elia et al, 2023;Toshniwal, Reche, Bajaj, & Maloo, 2022).…”

End-Morphology of Orthodontic Toothbrush Filaments: A Stereomicroscope Analysis: Cross-Sectional Research

“…8 American dental association reported that ideal bristles should not be sharpedged or rough. 9,10 Similarly with these reports Levrini et al suggested that it should be preferred to use round ended bristles in order to avoid soft tissue trauma and abrasion of dental hard tissues. 11 Silverstone and Featherstone were created a scale in 1988 for defining the form of tooth brushes.…”

Inequality in dental flossing behavior among Korean adults based on household income levels

“…The use of oral care products is a behavior that can prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease, potentially reducing oral health inequalities that arise from the treatment of oral diseases due to varying income levels [9]. The American Dental Association (ADA) reports that using dental floss may remove up to 80% of dental plaque and recommends its use at least once daily [10]. However, various factors contribute to the persistently low rates of dental floss use [11,12].…”