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The role of self-administered plaque control in the management of periodontal diseases: I. A review of the evidence.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  12705026     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
In periodontal treatment the importance of self-performed plaque control is frequently acknowledged but often underestimated. This article reviews the evidence relating to the effects of good oral hygiene on both the initiation and progression of gingivitis and periodontitis, and on treatment outcomes. Recent evidence suggests that an optimal level of supragingival plaque control can have profound effects on the subgingival microflora and this, together with evidence indicating that root surface microbial contaminants are superficially located within the biofilm, has significant therapeutic implications.
Authors:
Philip Ower
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Dental update     Volume:  30     ISSN:  0305-5000     ISO Abbreviation:  Dent Update     Publication Date:  2003 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-04-22     Completed Date:  2003-07-01     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7805969     Medline TA:  Dent Update     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  60-4, 66, 68     Citation Subset:  D    
Affiliation:
Briars Dental Centre, Newbury.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Dental Plaque / complications,  microbiology*,  prevention & control*
Dental Scaling
Gingivitis / etiology,  prevention & control
Humans
Oral Hygiene*
Periodontitis / etiology,  prevention & control
Self Care*

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