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Selfie Dental Plaque Index: A New Tool for Dental Plaque Assessment. [PDF]

J Clin Exp Dent, 2022
Plaque quantification indices are frequently used to evaluate personal oral hygiene. Education in self-care and self-diagnosis is effective in prevention and control of both dental and periodontal disease. Mobile technology has become a ubiquitous technology and can be particularly useful in the self-monitoring of health promotion.
Azevedo CL, Henriques PS, Pannuti CM, Michel-Crosato E.   +3 more
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Morphological and Stress Vulnerability Indices for Human Coronary Plaques and Their Correlations with Cap Thickness and Lipid Percent: An IVUS-Based Fluid-Structure Interaction Multi-patient Study. [PDF]

PLoS Computational Biology, 2015
Plaque vulnerability, defined as the likelihood that a plaque would rupture, is difficult to quantify due to lack of in vivo plaque rupture data. Morphological and stress-based plaque vulnerability indices were introduced as alternatives to obtain ...
Liang Wang, Jie Zheng, Akiko Maehara, Chun Yang, Kristen L Billiar, Zheyang Wu, Richard Bach, David Muccigrosso, Gary S Mintz, Dalin Tang   +9 more
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Making plaque assessment easier - a validation study of simplified versions of the Marginal Plaque Index. [PDF]

BMC Oral Health
Abstract Background The assessment of plaque indices may be time-consuming and error-prone. Simplification of these indices may increase their utility without compromising their validity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity of two simplified versions of the Marginal Plaque Index (MPI).
Weik U, Eidenhardt Z, Deinzer R.
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Adaptation of the Gingival Contour Plaque Index for Measuring Dental Plaque Removal in Dogs. [PDF]

J Vet Dent
The gingival contour plaque index (GCPI) is a method for measuring gingival margin plaque in dogs. The scoring approach usually characterizes accumulation of dental plaque via a “clean” baseline attained by toothbrushing of conscious animals. However, toothbrushing is a rare pet owner-led practice.
Ruparell A, Sparks T, Dobenecker B, McGenity P.   +3 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Association of triglyceride-glucose index with carotid atherosclerosis in the general population: a case-control study of 14,535 participants [PDF]

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Background Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with increased carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and carotid plaque serving as key markers of subclinical atherosclerosis. The triglyceride glucose (
Hong Wang, Zhihong Ma, Siqi Ge, Junping Tian   +3 more
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Triglyceride-Glucose Index Is Related to Carotid Plaque and Its Stability in Nondiabetic Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study

Frontiers in Neurology, 2022
BackgroundCarotid plaque plays an important role in the development of stroke. The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is a reliable alternative marker of insulin resistance.
Anran Wang, Yapeng Li, Lue Zhou, Kai Liu, Shaohua Li, Bo Song, Yuan Gao, Yusheng Li, Jie Lu, Chuansheng Tian, Yuming Xu, Longde Wang, Longde Wang   +12 more
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Comparison of different plaque indices with regard to sensitivity and specificity for the quantification of plaque during orthodontic therapy

Scientific Reports, 2022
To compare four plaque indices used in orthodontics. An objective, quantitative plaque index and three subjective conventional plaque indices were analyzed.
Christina Erbe, Teresa Temming, Daniela Ohlendorf, Irene Schmidtmann, Ambili Mundethu, Priscila Ferrari-Peron, Heinrich Wehrbein   +6 more
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Efektivitas Kandungan Bahan Aktif Agen Anti Plak Gigi Komersial Terhadap Penurunan Plak Gigi

Majalah Kedokteran Andalas, 2021
Yellowish plaque on the teeth can cause tartar and caries until causing swollen gums. Objective: To compare the antibacterial effect on plaque reduction of toothpaste containing zinc-citrate, fluoride, sodium monofluorophosphate. Methods: This study uses
Nur Ariska Nugrahani
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Evaluation of the Effect of Ultra-Soft Toothbrushes with Different Commercial Brands on Plaque and Bleeding Indices

Journal of Dentistry, 2021
Statement of the Problem: Ultra-soft bristles are recommended for individuals with gingival recession, dentinal hypersensitivity, and patients who have undergone periodontal surgeries.
Anahita Saffarzadeh , Neda Khodarahmi , Mohammad Mohammadi   +2 more
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The potential of rambutan honey toothpaste in reducing the dental plaque index: a quasi Experimental study

Padjadjaran Journal of Dentistry, 2023
Introduction: The accumulation of dental plaque is a common cause of dental and oral health problems such as caries and periodontitis, therefore it is necessary to control plaque. Brushing is the most effective way to control plaque. Currently, there are
Euis Reni Yuslianti, Anindya Sekar Ayu Ningrum, Hartanto Endrowahyudi   +2 more
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