C. Calculus Formation Relationship with Plaque: * Calculus is formed by the deposition of calcium and phosphate salts in bacterial plaque. These salts are present in salivary and crevicular fluids. * Plaque mineralization begins within 24-72 hours and takes an average of 12 days to mature. * Calculus contributes to the disease by providing foci for plaque accumulation. It is not the causative or etiologic factor‚ plaque is. * Calculus is porous and can act as a reservoir or nidus
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Wilbour Plaque The Wilbour Plaque is named after Charles Edwin Wilbour a Egyptologist that came across the slab in 1881‚ in Egypt. The Wilbour Plaque is made out of Limestone rock. Measuring 6 and 3/16 x 8 11/16 x 1 5/8 inches. The stone slab is engraved with
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1. Could Garlic Reduce Coronary Plaque? Aged garlic extract (AGE) has been known to stop the advancement of heart disease for a while now‚ something of which I had never heard of before this article. Additionally‚ now researchers are also finding evidence that supports AGE may also be extremely beneficial when it comes to reducing coronary plaque for patients suffering with metabolic syndrome. The study involved 55 participants between the ages of 40 to 75. 27 of these patients took 2400 mg of AGE
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Cited: Nzegwu‚ Nkiru. "Iyoba Idia: The Hidden Oba of Benin." JENDA: A Journal of Culture and African Women Studies‚ Issue 9 (2006) Web. 25 Nov. 2012. Stokstad‚ Marilyn‚ and Michael W. Cothren. “Art History”. 4th ed. Upper Saddle River‚ N.J: (Pearson Prentice Hall‚ 2011)‚ 402 to 422. Print. "The Metropolitan
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out to find the common types of bank fraud that are frequently carried out in the banking system‚ the underlying causes‚ level of staff involvement‚ consequences and possible means of ameliorating the problem. A sample of 100 respondents taken in Benin City‚ capital of Edo State‚ Nigeria was studied by means of field survey tool of questionnaire and the response to rating scale questions were tested for significance using the "t-test". The analysis revealed that respondents did not view unofficial
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a Sunday meal after church called Sunday Sunday Rice‚ this meal was chosen because Rice is the most common food in Nigeria and everyone love Rice. In my family we must eat Rice on a Sunday afternoon and it all started in my grandfather’s house in Benin City Nigeria and now we do it in my dad’s house. I will be teaching you how to prepare this delicious meal and why it is important to my family. This are the things needed for the meal‚ 600g/11b rice‚1 kg/21b meat or chicken‚2 chilies (liquidized)
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maximizing the market share‚ volume‚ and profitability of the brand. Until the entry of Plax‚ brands in the mouthwash market were positioned around two major benefits: fresh breath and killing germs. Plax was positioned around a new benefit—as a “plaque fighter”—and indications were that other brands‚ such as Listerine‚ were going to promote this benefit. The challenge for Hearst was to develop a strategy that would ensure the continued profitability of Scope in the face of these competitive threats
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A close examination of the formal qualities of the brass altar head of the oba of Benin was quite exciting. The brass head was chosen for analysis due to its rich historic and cultural affluence civilization it depicts.Dating back to the 16th century‚it is amazing that a quality work of art as the altar head has been in existence since in the interior of west Africa ‚telling a story of civilization‚cultural heritage and finesse obtainable as at then‚ thus making me analyse it to discover other aspects
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MODIFIED BASS TECHNIQUE BASS METHOD: THE MOST WIDELY ACCEPTED & MOST EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR THE REMOVAL OF DENTAL PLAQUE PRESENT ADJACENT TO & DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE GINGIVAL MARGIN. MODIFIED BASS TECHNIQUE: TECHNIQUE COMBINES VIBRATORY & CIRCULAR MOVEMENTS OF BASS TECHNIQUE WITH SWEEPING MOTION OF ROLLED TECHNIQUE. METHOD: TOOTHBRUSH IS HELD IN SUCH A POSITION THAT BRISTLES ARE AT 45* TO GINGIVA. BRISTLES ARE GENTLY VIBRATED BY MOVING THE BRUSH HANDLE IN BACK & FORTH MOTION. ADVANTAGES:
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Causes: Gingivitis does not form overnight. It is one of the long-term effects of plaque deposits due to improper brushing and flossing. Plaque is a sticky material made of bacteria‚ mucus‚ and food debris that grows on exposed parts of the teeth. It is a major cause of tooth decay as plaque‚ when not removed‚ turns into a hard deposit called tartar. Tartar then becomes trapped at the base of the tooth. Plaque and tartar are capable of irritating the gums and making
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