Distal mesial plaque index. A technique for assessing dental plaque about the gingiva.
1987
S Fischman, and
L P Cancro, and
P Pretara-Spanedda, and
D Jacobs
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D008297
Male
Males
D003753
Dental Health Surveys
A systematic collection of factual data pertaining to dental or oral health and disease in a human population within a given geographic area.
Dental Health Survey,Health Survey, Dental,Health Surveys, Dental,Survey, Dental Health,Surveys, Dental Health
D003773
Dental Plaque
A film that attaches to teeth, often causing DENTAL CARIES and GINGIVITIS. It is composed of MUCINS, secreted from salivary glands, and microorganisms.
Plaque, Dental
D003774
Dental Plaque Index
An index which scores the degree of dental plaque accumulation.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
Adults
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