Proceedings of the European Workshop on Mechanical Plaque Control
Status of the Art and Science of Dental Plaque Control : Castle of Münchenwiler, Berne, Switzerland, May 9-12, 1998
Description:... Session A: Epidemiology and Etiology of Periodontal Diseases and the Role of Plaque Control in Dental Caries: 1. Epidemiology of periodontal health and disease; 2. Dental plaque control and caries; 3. Commonly used indices to assess oral hygiene and gingival and periodontal health and diseases; 4. Supragingival plaque formation in the human dentition; 5. The role of dental plaque in the initiation and progression of periodontal diseases; Consensus report of Group A. -- Session B: Role of Mechanical Dental Plaque Removal in Prevention and Therapy of Caries and Periodontal Diseases: 1. Efficacy of plaque control in the maintenance of gingival health: Plaque control in primary and secondary prevention; 2. The role of manual toothbrushes in effective plaque control: Advantages and limitations; 3. The role of electric toothbrushes: Advantages and limitations; 4. The role of interdental cleaning in effective plaque control: Need for interdental cleaning in primary and secondary prevention; Consensus report of group B. -- Session C: Costs and Benefits of Mechanical Plaque Control: 1. Cost-effectiveness of mechanical plaque control; 2. Needs-related plaque control measures based on risk prediction; 3. Role of oral hygiene during the healing phase of periodontal therapy; 4. Managing the use of oral hygiene aids to prevent damage: Effects and sequelae of the incorrect use of mechanical plaque removal devices; Consensus report of group C. -- Session D: Behavioral Aspects of Mechanical Plaque Control: 1. Behavioral aspects of dental plaque control measures: An oral health promotion perspective; 2. Individualized instruction and compliance in oral hygiene practices: Recommendations and means of delivery; Consensus report of group D.
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