Jornal de Ciência de Formulação e Biodisponibilidade

Delivery Vehicles for Antiplaque Agents

Abstract

Thevatia S

Oral health is an integral part of general health. Poor oral health can have adverse effects on general health. Hence a good oral and general health is very essential, which in turn is achieved by good oral hygiene. Even though, the concept of good oral hygiene evolved some 5000 yrs back. It is only in the beginning of the 19th century it gained more importance. The earlier concept of maintaining oral hygiene by just cleaving the food debris has been taken over by removal of plaque, an infectious agent responsible for many common dental diseases, in the 20th century. Plaque control is one of the keystones of the practice of dentistry, without it, oral health can neither be attained, nor preserved. For patient with healthy periodontium, Plaque control means preservation of health. For the patient with periodontal disease, it means optimal healing, following treatment. For the patient with treated periodontal disease, plaque control means the prevention of recurrence of disease.