Caries and periodontitis are biofilm associated diseases with multifacto­rial causes (etiology). They are still among the most common diseases affecting the general population. A major factor in the development of oral disease is related to biofilm; this is why the efficient removal of biofilm, in...

Introduction: Oral health awareness has increased significantly in recent years and the self-responsible home-based oral hygiene has been given a high priority in the prevention of tooth decay and periodontitis. A large number of different toothbrush systems for plaque removal are available to the...

Einführung: Eine effiziente Entfernung des Biofilms spielt in der Prävention von Karies und Gingivitis/Parodontitis eine große Rolle. Neben professionellen zahnärztlichen Maßnahmen sollte diese durch eine effektive eigenverantwortliche häusliche Mundhygiene erfolgen. Eine Prädilektionsstelle für Karies...

Introduction: An efficient removal of biofilm plays a major role in the prevention of caries as well as gingivitis and periodontitis. In this respect, besides the professional hygiene measures performed in the dental practice, an effective, self-responsible, home-based oral hygiene should also take...

Einführung: Das Indikationsspektrum zahnärztlicher Implantate wurde in den letzten Jahren stetig erweitert. Daraus resultieren steigende Patientenzahlen mit Implantat-getragenen Restaurationen und in der Folge auch steigende Implantat-assoziierte Komplikationen. Periimplantäre Entzündungen stellen...

Introduction: In recent years, the indication for the placement of dental implants has expanded consistently. Therefore, more and more patients are treated with implant supported restorations resulting in increasing implant associated complications. Inflammatory peri-implant diseases represent the most...