Abstract

THE SOLUTION IS NOT THE ANSWER, BUT THE QUESTION IS! ... MECHANICAL PLAQUE CONTROL

Dr. Rachana Anagol*, Dr. K. Malathi, Dr. Rohit M., Dr. Hima Bindu Reddy, Dr. Varshini S. and Dr. Suman Taki

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Abstract

Dental disorders, the most prevalent being periodontal disease and tooth caries are multifactorial in etiology. Dental Plaque is closely related to the formation and development of dental caries and diseases of the periodontium. Recent research clearly shows that there is a considerable correlation between an individual's overall health and oral inflammation. Plaque control measures have been deployed in an array of ways, which can be broadly divided into mechanical and chemical techniques. It forms a part of Phase-I therapy which is also known as the non-surgical phase. Mechanical Plaque Control forms a prerequisite for the prevention and control of oral diseases. Mechanical plaque control measures include manual toothbrushes, power-driven toothbrushes, sonic and ultrasonic toothbrushes, disposable toothbrushes, laser toothbrushes, solar-powered toothbrushes, and interdental cleaning tools. This review paper outlines the different mechanical aids that have been available in the past and their current advancements.

Keywords: Plaque control, mechanical, toothbrushes, interdental aids.