The document discusses plaque and its control, explaining that plaque is a biofilm of bacteria that adheres to teeth and can lead to periodontal disease and dental caries. It emphasizes the importance of patient cooperation in daily plaque removal through mechanical methods like brushing and flossing, as well as chemical agents found in toothpaste and mouth rinses. Different types of toothpaste are outlined, each serving specific purposes like cavity protection, plaque prevention, and whitening, alongside potential toxic components and their side effects.

1. HOW TO CONTROL PLAQUEDR. AAKIFA JAVED ARIANALTAMASH INSTITUTE OF DENTAL MEDICINE

2. PLAQUE: Plaque is a soft deposit that form thebiofilm adhering to the tooth surface.It cannot be rinsed but removed by brushing.

3. Plaque is a firmly adherent mass of bacteria in a mucopolysaccharide matrix.What Do We Mean By PLAQUE CONTROLPlaque Control is the removal of dental/ microbial plaque and the prevention of its accumulation on the teeth and adjacent gingival tissues. It also deals with the prevention of calculus formation.

4. Plaque is the major etiology of PERIDONTAL Disease & is related to Dental CARIES; therefore, gaining patient cooperation in daily plaque REMOVAL is success of ALL periodontal and dental treatment.Remember……..!!!Plaque: Plaque is a white, sticky substance that builds up every day around your teeth and gums, and on dental appliances.

5. Plaque can be removed with daily brushing, flossing, and rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash.

6. If plaque is not removed it hardens into calculus.Calculus: Once plaque has been allowed to remain it calcifies. Onlya dental professional can then remove calculus.PlaqueCalculus

7. BrushPlaque builds within hours. Brushing your teeth helps oral health because it removes plaque from the surfaces of your teeth and gums. FlossBecause periodontal disease often begins in areas your toothbrush cannot reach, it’s important to remove plaque from between teeth and just below your gumline by flossing. RinseDaily rinsing with an antiseptic mouthwash may add to the benefits of brushing and flossing by reducing plaque between crowded teeth and around hard-to-reach molars.

8. Methods of Plaque Control:Mechanical Plaque Control Methods.2. Chemical Plaque Control Methods.

9. Mechanical Plaque Control Aids:2) Interdental Aids:Dental FlossTriangular Tooth PicksInterdental BrushesSuperflossPerio-Aid1) ToothBrushes:Manual ToothbrushElectrical Toothbrush4) Others:Gauze StripsPipe Cleanserswater Irrigation Device3) Aids for Gingival Stimulation:Rubber Tip Stimulator5) Aids for Completely or Partially Edentulous Patients:Denture & Partial Clasp BrushesCleansing Solutions

10. Chemical Plaque Control AgentsThe Chemical agents which act on the Plaque ultrastructurally and prevent the formation of Plaque are usefull in Prevention than in a cure.

11. Chemical Plaque Control Agents are:Dentifrices/ Toothpastes2. Mouth Rinsesi. Chlorhexidine Rinse ii. Essential Oil Rinse

12. Chemical inhibitors of plaque & calculus that are incorporated in mouthwashes or dentifrices play important roles in plaque control.DO YOU KNW……..??

13. TOOTHPASTE / DENTIFRICESToothpaste called as dentifrice, is an inclusive term used to describe a powder, paste or gel, used with a toothbrush to aid in the removal of plaque, biofilm, materia alba, and stain from teeth and soft tissue.PURPOSECleaning

14. Polishing

15. Removal of stains

16. Reduce incidence of tooth decayToothpaste ContentsAbrasives (20%-40%)

17. Flavor- (2%) pleasant and must be associated with a “clean” feeling. E.g. Mint flavor

18. Colouring agent (2%)

19. Binders (2%)

20. Humectants (20%-40%)

21. Detergents (1%-2%)

22. Flavoring agent (2%)

23. Preservatives (<1%)

24. Sweetening agents (2%)

25. Water (20%-40%)AbrasiveAlso called as polishing agent