Practical strategies for a plaque-control program.

G Ong

PubMed · 1860297

Practical strategies for a plaque-control program.

Abstract

With many patients the control of dental plaque is accepted as an important factor in the prevention and treatment of periodontal diseases. However, for others, because this aspect of oral hygiene is not yet totally understood or accepted, plaque control programs often prove to be frustrating and too time-consuming for the general practitioner. This article provides some practical strategies to overcome common pitfalls in delivering a plaque-control program.

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