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| Patient Education / Tartar (Dental Calculus) Abnormal concretion or calcified deposit that forms around the teeth or dental prostheses. Book Reader In Association with
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A study of 500 skulls of aristocrats from the Old Kingdom of Egypt showed that tartar formation, dental caries, and alveolar abscesses were no less common than in modern Europeans; by contrast, the teeth of persons from the poorer classes of that era, accustomed to a coarse and uncooked diet, were in much better condition... Source : Textbook of International Health |
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Calculus is mineralized plaque with few, if any, living organisms in its structure. It is often covered with a layer of plaque and is attached firmly to the tooth... Source : Delmar's Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach |
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The saliva, particularly from the submandibular gland with its content of calcium and phosphate, contributes to the formation of dental calculus (tartar) on the lingual (tongue side) surface of the mandibular incisors... Source : Understanding Dental Health |
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Plaque is reported to develop more rapidly and in larger amounts around dental implants than natural teeth. The use of chemotherapeutic agents to control plaque around implants, and thus to reduce gingivitis, is increasing... Source : Medical Biofilms, Detection, Prevention and Control |
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Mature calculus consists of about 80% (dry weight) mineralized material (mostly hydroxyapatite) and 20% organic compounds... Source : Essentials of Microbiology for Dental Students |
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Having exposed root surfaces painted with fluoride varnish at your dental clinic can be very beneficial, especially if there are inaccessible indentations present. This will help to decrease sensitivity, prevent cavities... Source : 6 Minutes to Superior Dental Health |
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Research concludes that cranberry juice also helps to prevent the formation of dental plaque that can eventually lead to tooth decay... Source : Disease Prevention and Treatment |
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