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Dental Plaque Summary

Description: A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.

Also Known As: Plaque, Dental

Networked: 1946 relevant articles (82 outcomes, 312 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Dental Plaque

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Chlorhexidine : 14 outcomes 29 studies in 109 results : IBA
  2. Triclosan (pHisoHex) : 9 outcomes 14 studies in 51 results : FDA 3
  3. Fluorides : 8 outcomes 28 studies in 176 results : IBA
  4. Dentifrices (Dentifrice) : 8 outcomes 27 studies in 72 results : IBA
  5. cytidylyl-(3'-5')-cytidine (CpC) : 7 outcomes 7 studies in 15 results : IBA
  6. Cetylpyridinium (Cetylpyridinium Chloride) : 7 outcomes 6 studies in 16 results : IBA
  7. Toothpastes : 6 outcomes 14 studies in 49 results : IBA
  8. Mouthwashes : 5 outcomes 5 studies in 12 results : IBA
  9. Chewing Gum (Chewing Gums) : 4 outcomes 12 studies in 53 results : IBA
  10. Sodium Fluoride (Ossin) : 4 outcomes 5 studies in 21 results : FDA 1
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Diseases Related to Dental Plaque

  1. Gingivitis
  2. Dental Caries (White Spot)
  3. Inflammation
  4. Hemorrhage
  5. Periodontitis
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Key Therapies for Dental Plaque

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  1. Oral Hygiene (Dental Hygiene) : 9 outcomes 26 studies in 148 results
  2. Toothbrushing : 5 outcomes 18 studies in 53 results
  3. Home Care Dental Devices (Dental Floss) : 3 outcomes 5 studies in 8 results
  4. Dental Care : 2 outcomes 4 studies in 7 results
  5. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 1 outcome 1 study in 13 results
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