dental plaque

collocation in English

meaningsofdentalandplaque

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dental
adjective
uk
/ˈden.təl/us
/ˈden.t̬əl/
relating to ...
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plaque
noun
uk
/plɑːk/us
/plæk/
a flat piece of metal, stone, wood, or plastic with writing on it that is attached to a wall, door, or ...
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(Definition ofdentalandplaquefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Implications for developing more effective mechanical removal strategies ofdentalplaquebiofilms are discussed.
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Caries is formed by bacteria that are produced indentalplaque.
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Such a device, the constant-depth film fermenter employs a mechanical scraper bar and has been developed to investigate the growth ofdentalplaqueorganisms.
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Smooth-surfacedentalplaqueforms on the lingual and buccal tooth surfaces; this plaque is subject to frequent abrasion by the tongue and by the cheeks.
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The initial adhesion processes of dental bacteria crucially determine the formation ofdentalplaquelayers under normal oral hygiene conditions.
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Hence,dentalplaqueformation is studied on a human tooth inoculated with saliva and then supplied with mucin-containing artificial saliva.
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The most essential dentifrice recommended by dentists is toothpaste which is used in conjunction with a toothbrush to help remove food debris anddentalplaque.
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When dentures are worn in the mouth, a biofilm develops which may be similar todentalplaque.
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Dentalplaqueis a common example of oral biofilms.
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Like any biofilm,dentalplaqueis formed by colonizing bacteria trying to attach themselves to the tooth's smooth surface.
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It has been shown to be effective in preventingdentalplaqueand reducing gingivitis.
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Studies have also shown that the most common strain of bacteria found indentalplaquemay cause blood clots.
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Dentalplaqueadheres to the teeth and consists of bacterial cells, while plaque is the biofilm on the surfaces of the teeth.
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Thus, this species may not be confined todentalplaque.
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These adhesion molecules also play an important role in biofilm formation and promote aggregation with late tooth colonizers to formdentalplaque.
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It is also used in dental disclosing tablets as a stain to showdentalplaqueon teeth.
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A tooths distinct surface and stagnant nature makes it optimal for populations and growth of micro-organisms and bacteria, resulting indentalplaque.
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To replace sugar, toothfriendly products often contain sweeteners (polyols, intense sweeteners) that are not fermented by the microflora of thedentalplaque.
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Generally, the first step is the removal ofdentalplaque, microbial biofilm, from the tooth, a procedure called scaling.
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Regular brushing and the use of dental floss also removes thedentalplaquecoating the tooth surface.
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