Plaque is involved in caries and periodontal disease, but are the biological pathways actually the same?
How does dental plaque cause both caries and periodontitis?
ArticleDental Plaque and Oral Pathogenesis: Mechanisms of Acid Conversion and Gum Tissue Degradation Open3 replies
Dr. Rockson SamuelGeneral Dentistry, Implant Dentistry & Digital Dentistry·They are related but distinct. Caries reflects repeated biofilm acidification and mineral loss, while periodontal destruction involves dysbiosis interacting with a susceptible inflammatory host response.
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Frequent fermentable-carbohydrate exposure matters because repeated pH falls shorten the time available for remineralisation.
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Established periodontitis needs diagnosis, professional treatment and maintenance; brushing advice alone is insufficient.
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