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Chapter-11 Plaque Control in Children

BOOK TITLE: Pocket Book of Pedodontics

Author
1. Marwah Nikhil
ISBN
9788184484199
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10628_11
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
14
Author Affiliations
1. Govt. Dental College, Rohtak, Haryana, India, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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Abstract

Plaque Control is the removal of microbial plaque and the prevention of its accumulation on the teeth and adjacent gingival tissues. Besides it also deals with the prevention of Calculus formation. Plaque control is the most essential step towards maintaining a proper and a healthy Oral Environment. This chapter explains plaque, stages of plaque formation, disclosing solution, various agents to remove plaque from the oral cavity, techniques of tooth brushing, and classification of chemotherapeutic antiplaque agents. It also tells guidelines for home oral hygiene.

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