title: Chemical Plaque Control Strategies in the Prevention of Biofilm-associated Oral Diseases.
abstract: Dental plaque is a biofilm that forms naturally on the surfaces of exposed teeth and other areas of the oral cavity. It is the primary etiological factor for the most frequently occurring oral diseases, such as dental caries and periodontal diseases. Specific, nonspecific, and ecologic plaque hypothesis explains the causation of dental and associated diseases. Adequate control of biofilm accumulation on teeth has been the cornerstone of prevention of periodontitis and dental caries. Mechanical plaque control is the mainstay for prevention of oral diseases, but it requires patient cooperation and motivation; therefore, chemical plaque control agents act as useful adjuvants for achieving the desired results. Hence, it is imperative for the clinicians to update their knowledge in chemical antiplaque agents and other developments for the effective management of plaque biofilm-associated diseases. This article explores the critical analysis of various chemical plaque control strategies and the current trends in the control and prevention of dental plaque biofilm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Mohammed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Jafer
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, e-mail: dr.ravipatil@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Shankargouda
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patil
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Maratha Mandal's NGH Institute of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Belgaum, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Jagadish
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hosmani
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Shilpa H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Bhandi
authors.affiliation: Department of Maxillofacial Surgery and Diagnostic Sciences, Division of Oral Pathology, College of Dentistry Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Elna P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Chalisserry
authors.affiliation: Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Jazan University, Jazan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Sukumaran
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Anil
mesh_terms: D000504:Aloe; D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018441:Biofilms; D002594:Cetylpyridinium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002710:Chlorhexidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003910:Dextranase / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D032411:Lippia; D009025:Morpholines / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010636:Phenols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011206:Povidone-Iodine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011429:Propolis / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012459:Salicylates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013729:Terpenes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000098826:Bisphenol A Compounds
chemical_list: D001559:Benzhydryl Compounds; D002594:Cetylpyridinium; D002710:Chlorhexidine; D003910:Dextranase; D004338:Drug Combinations; D009025:Morpholines; D010636:Phenols; D010936:Plant Extracts; D011206:Povidone-Iodine; D011429:Propolis; D012459:Salicylates; D013729:Terpenes; C057473:Listerine; C073738:delmopinol; C006780:bisphenol A; D000098826:Bisphenol A Compounds
keywords: Bacteria; Chemical plaque control; Dental biofilm; Dental plaque.