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Classification of elements that inhibit the formation of supra-gingival plaque-according to mechanism of action

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  • Antiadhesive
  • Antimicrobial
  • Plaque removal
  • Antipathogenic
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Antiadhesive

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  • Acts at pellicule surface
  • Interferes w/ bacterial matrix formation
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Antimicrobial

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  • Inhibits primary plaque proliferation
  • Bactericidal
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Plaque removal

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  • Mechanical removal-brush combined w/antimicrobial mouthwash
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Antipathogenic

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  • Inhibits pathogenicity of microorganisms w/out destroying them
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Methods of plaque control

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  • Toothpastes
  • Mouthwashes
  • Sprays
  • Irrigators
  • Chewing gum
  • Varnishes
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Effectiveness of chemical plaque control agents depends on

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  • Adsorption and prolonged retention on oral surfaces
  • Bacteriostatic/bactericidal action
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Chlorhexidine characteristics

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  • Gluconate, acetate, hydrochloride salts
  • Antimicrobial
  • Cationic nature=>miminises absorption through skin and mucosa
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Side effects of chlorhexidine

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  • Discolouration
  • Taste affected
  • Mucosal erosion
  • Uni/bilateral parotid swelling
  • Increased supragingival calculus germination
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Types of antiplaque agents and medications

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  • Antibiotics
  • Enzymes
  • Bis bigaunide antiseptics
  • Quaternary ammonium compounds
  • Phenols+essential oils
  • Natural products
  • Flourides
  • Metal salts
  • Oxidising agents
  • Detergents
  • Alcohols
  • Salicylamide
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Chemical control of supragingival plaque

Antibiotics

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  • Antimicrobial
  • Penicillin
  • Vancomycin
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Chemical control of supragingival plaque

Enzymes

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  • Plaque removal
  • Antimicrobial
  • Protease
  • Lipase
  • Oxidase
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Chemical control of supragingival plaque

Bisguanide antiseptics

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  • Antimicrobial
  • Chlorhexidine
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Chemical control of supragingival plaque

Quaternary ammonium compounds

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  • Antimicrobial
  • Cetylpyridium chloride
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Chemical control of supragingival plaque

Phenols+essential oils

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  • Antimicrobial
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Thymol
  • Eucalyptol
  • Triclosan
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Chemical control of supragingival plaque

Natual products

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  • Antimicrobial
  • Sanguinarine
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Chemical control of supragingival plaque

Flourides

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  • Antimicrobial
  • Sodium flouride
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Chemical control of supragingival plaque

Metal salts

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  • Antimicrobial
  • Tinto
  • Zinc
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Chemical control of supragingival plaque

Oxidising agents

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  • Antimicrobial
  • Hydrogen peroxide
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Chemical control of supragingival plaque

Detergents

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  • Antimicrobial
  • Sodium sulphate
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Chemical control of supragingival plaque

Alcohols

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  • Inhibition
  • Delmopinol

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