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Biofilms are a thin, usually resistant layer of microorganisms (as bacteria) that form on and coat various surfaces.1 Biofilms have been found to be involved in up to 80% of infections.2 Dental plaque is one of the most common biofilms, and is responsible for various periodontal diseases, including gingivitis.3
Bacteria beginning to form. |
More and more bacteria adhere, and existing bacteria begin to multiply forming a microcolony.
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Bacteria spread in all directions becoming a macrocolony; bacteria begin to grow in multiple layers. |
Bacteria macrocolonies spread and overlap, resulting in full biofilm. |
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| Photos courtesy of Center for Medical Biofilm Research, University of Southern California. |
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"If oral care is not started upon admission, the mouth could become colonized with harmful bacteria within the first 48 hours. Plaque on the teeth can provide a breeding ground for this growth of bacteria... The most effective way to remove plaque is to use a brush."4
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CLEAN:
Brushing and suctioning with an antiseptic agent kills5 and mechanically removes bacterial biofilms (dental plaque) from teeth and oral tissues. |
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DEBRIDE:
Swabbing and suctioning with Perox-A-Mint® solution helps remove dead, loosened biofilms.6 |
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MOISTURIZE:
Water-based formula soothes and moisturizes oral tissues. |
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