Toothbrushing Frequency as It Relates to Plaque Development and Gingival Health
Year: 1973
Type: article
Abstract: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL and experimental studies have dem onstrated that gingival inflammation, as well as dental caries, is dependent upon the presence of bacterial plaque on the teeth.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] On a clean tooth surface, plaque begins to develop with the formation of a salivary-and glycoprotein containing pellicle [10][11][12][13] into which bacteria may subsequently colonize.[14][15][16][17][18] Alterations in the bac terial flora, 8,19 and changes in the chemical composition of plaque as it grows have been demonstrated.[20][21][22][23] However, information on the rate of plaque growth and its pattern of development on the dentition is lacking.
Source: Journal of Periodontology
Authors: Niklaus P. Lang, Boyd R. Cumming, Harald Löe
Institutions: University of Saskatchewan, University of Michigan
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2114986667