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Prophylaxis prior to topical fluoride application: a questionable procedure. 1981

S Nagle

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D003741 Dental Deposits Accumulations of microflora that lead to pathological plaque and calculus which cause PERIODONTAL DISEASES. It can be considered a type of BIOFILMS. It is subtly distinguished from the protective DENTAL PELLICLE. Materia Alba,Dental Deposit,Deposit, Dental,Deposits, Dental
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
D003777 Dental Prophylaxis Treatment for the prevention of periodontal diseases or other dental diseases by the cleaning of the teeth in the dental office using the procedures of DENTAL SCALING and DENTAL POLISHING. The treatment may include plaque detection, removal of supra- and subgingival plaque and calculus, application of caries-preventing agents, checking of restorations and prostheses and correcting overhanging margins and proximal contours of restorations, and checking for signs of food impaction. Prophylaxis, Dental
D005460 Fluorides, Topical Fluorides, usually in pastes or gels, used for topical application to reduce the incidence of DENTAL CARIES. Fluoride Varnishes,Topical Fluorides,Varnishes, Fluoride
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man

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