Dental calculus, also known as tartar, is a mineralized bacterial plaque that forms on natural teeth and dental prostheses. It can be classified as supragingival or subgingival based on its relation to the gingival margin. This hard deposit is formed through the mineralization of dental plaque and c

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Learn about the dental classification and grading scale for dogs and cats, ranging from Grade 0 (no plaque or gingivitis) to Grade 4 (overt peri-dontal disease). Each grade describes the level of tartar, gingivitis, infections, pain, and necessary actions for treatment. It provides insights into the

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Designing a revolutionary tartar removal system, Bacto-Gum aims to enhance oral hygiene by using genetically modified bacteria in a convenient chewing gum form. This innovative approach could potentially prevent oral diseases, improve overall health, reduce dental costs, and make oral hygiene produc

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When the formation of dental plaque is not cleared properly, it forms a hardened dental plaque called Tartar. Tartar can only be removed by the dentist as they bond strongly with the teeth. For more info visit: \/\/ \/tartar-on-teeth\/

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