title: Dental bacterial plaque.
abstract: The literature on the subject of dental bacterial plaque is extensive. In spite of considerable research, the mode of its formation together with the variability in bacterial content requires further clarification. Mechanical methods of plaque control are effective but limited in a population sense. Of the numerous chemotherapeutic agents in plaque control, chlorhexidin appears the most effective.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000209:etiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D008297:Male; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D014099:Toothbrushing
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D007136:Immunoglobulins; D002710:Chlorhexidine