The average concentration of dental plaque microorganisms in an adult with average condition of oral hygiene is about 2.5 X 10cells/g. The marginal gingiva alone harbours more than 325 cultivable bacterial species [1]. Up till a decade ago, an estimated 50% of the bacterial cells in plaque were yet to be cultured [2]. Most forms of oral diseases occur because of excessive accumulation of plaque...

oral health is the most important for wellbeing of patient. But it being neglected in developing and underdeveloped countries malocclusion third commonly occurring dental anomaly. Medical paramedical students have been found to be point contact community on a large scale. Hence, present study was carried out evaluate awareness regarding orthodontic treratment KIMS College. A validated self-admi...

This study aimed to compare the periodontal condition between plaque and gingival indexes in 30 pairs of mother and child with mixed dentition, as well as to correlate the findings with some of their social and oral hygiene habits. Mother's and child's plaque and gingival indexes were recorded during clinical examination. Periapical and bitewing radiographs were taken in order to assess the pre...