title: Plaque accumulation on Teflon-coated metal.
abstract: This study demonstrated that plaque accumulation was reduced and plaque removal facilitated by the TFE coating. These findings suggest that the TFE coating has a practical application for pontics and the proximal and cervical surfaces of crowns. These inaccessible surfaces are not easily cleaned by brushing.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003735:Dental Casting Technique; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000382:microbiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006245:Hardness Tests; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D008297:Male; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013295:Streptococcus mutans / Q000187:drug effects; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D011138:Polytetrafluoroethylene