title: Calculus update: prevalence, pathogenicity and prevention.
abstract: Does reduction of supragingival calculus provide only a cosmetic effect, or does it benefit oral health as well? The author discusses the causes and effects of calculus development and reviews methods of calculus control.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York 10032, USA.
authors.forename: I D
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Mandel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003728:Dental Calculus / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000150:complications; D011756:Diphosphates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015995:Prevalence; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D011756:Diphosphates