The Effect of Controlled Oral Hygiene Procedures on the Progression of Periodontal Disease in Adults: Results After Third and Final Year

“…Dental plaque, the dense adhesive microbial mass that colonizes the teeth, is strongly implicated in both experimental animals and humans as the key etiological factor in dental caries (6,10,11,19,20,28,38) and periodontal disease (17,25,30,41). Notable among those microorganisms associated with dental plaque accumulation are strains ofActinomyces viscosus, Actinomyces naeslundii (2, 12,21,22,26,40), Streptococcus mutans (13,14,42), and Streptococcus sanguis (4,6).…”

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In Vitro Evaluation of Three Iodine-Containing Compounds as Antiplaque Agents

Tanzer

Slee

Kamay

et al. 1977

Antimicrob Agents Chemother

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The antibacterial activity of three iodine-containing compounds was determined for strains of four dental plaque-forming microorganisms, using an in vitro preclinical plaque model system. Solutions of inorganic iodine, povidone-iodine, and Wescodyne were tested for antiplaque activity against preformed plaques of a number of strains of Streptococcus mutans, Streptococcus sanguis, Actinomyces viscosus , and Actinomyces naeslundii . Solutions of inorganic iodine were more effective as antiplaque agents, with respect to minimal bactericidal concentration and time and frequency of treatments, than solutions of Wescodyne and povidone-iodine. Inorganic iodine appeared to be particularly effective against the most cariogenic ( S. mutans ) and periodontopathic ( A. viscosus ) organisms while allowing survival of the least orally pathogenic plaque-forming microorganism ( S. sanguis ). It is suggested that topical application of solutions of inorganic iodine may be useful in controlling dental caries and actinomyces-associated periodontal disease.

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“…Clinical trials also indicate that self-administered plaque control programs alone, without periodic professional reinforcement, are inconsistent in providing long-term inhibition of gingivitis [49][50][51].…”

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Healthy Lifestyle For Healthy Gums

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2014

Dentistry

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When we think about dental health, focus is likely to be on preventing cavities, caries and decayed teeth but it's important to pay attention to gums too. Gums play a major role not only in dental health, but in overall well-being of a person. Gingival disease begins with bacterial growth in the mouth and may end-if not properly treated-with tooth loss due to destruction of the surrounding tissue.

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The Effect of Controlled Oral Hygiene Procedures on the Progression of Periodontal Disease in Adults: Results After Third and Final Year

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