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Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol , calcium, and other substances found in the blood. When plaque builds up in the arteries, the condition is called atherosclerosis. Plaque narrows the arteries and reduces blood flow to your heart muscle. It also makes it more likely that blood clots will form in your arteries. Blood clots can partially or completely block blood flow.
:) I'm not sure if that's the right plaque, but it's a plaque...
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Could you Define dental Caries and Bacterial Plaque?
Dental caries is a disease. It is better known as a cavity or tooth decay. Plaque are microorganisms that can lead to dental caries if not treated properly
How do you remove plaque from between the teeth?
Two words: Dental Floss.
How can dental plaque be treated?
Dental plaque can be removed by scaling. This can be done by your dentist
What is plaque?
WHO-1978 Dental Plaque is defined as a specific but highly variable structural entity resulting from sequential colonization and growth of micro organisms on the surfaces of teeth and restoration consisting of micro organisms of various strains and species are embedded in the extra cellular matrix, composed of bacterial metabolic products and substance from serum, saliva and blood.
Cures of the plaque?
For dental plaque, chemicals and dental care. For plaque in arteries, eat less fatty food exercise more, stay healthy.
What is needed for plaque to adhere in the oral cavity?
For plaque to adhere in the oral cavity, a few key factors are necessary. First, a surface for attachment, such as teeth or dental restorations, is required. Additionally, the presence of saliva helps provide a medium for bacteria and food particles to aggregate, while specific bacterial species must be present to initiate plaque formation. Finally, dietary sugars can promote bacterial growth, accelerating plaque development.
What is dental floss?
Dental floss is a string kind of thing (hard to explain) which you put in between your teeth and go up and down, as a result any plaque between the teeth will be removed.WARNING:Do not swallow the dental floss.
What is the definition of plaque by Marsh?
ØDental plaque can be defined as "the diverse community of microorganisms found on the tooth surface as a biofilm, embedded in an extracellular matrix of polymers of host and microbial origin".
What is difference between plaque and material Alba?
Plaque is a biofilm of bacteria that accumulates on teeth and can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Material alba is a soft, white accumulation of food debris and dead cells that can be easily removed by brushing or rinsing. Plaque is more harmful to dental health than material alba.
When should dental floss be used in relation to brushing teeth?
Dental floss should be used before brushing teeth to remove food particles and plaque from between teeth.
Who removed plaque?
dentist, dental assistant or hygienist
What is the difference between dental plaque and materia Alba?
I think materia alba is a layer of organic waste (eg desquamated epithelium, blood cells, macrophages) as well as food that forms on top of the plaque layer. It can become calcified and form calculus (aka tartar, aka materia ultima). Its what comes after plaque (aka biofilm) has been formed on the tooth surface and precedes calculus.
