Question 1

are there tests for plaque size?

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Tests for plaque: The degree of plaque formation can be estimated by coronary angiogram via cardiac catheterization, duplex ultrasound for carotid and peripheral arteries, intravascular ultrasound, ct scan or mri.

Question 2

what is done for plaque psoriasiswhats?

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Topical therapy: Treatment depends on the size and number of the placques.  One or a few can be treated with topical agents to decrease the thickness of the placque and treat the inflammation.  Topical steroids and vitamin d is a current successful combination.  Intralesional steroids or topical steroids under occlusion may also be used.

Question 3

what is plaque and why is it so harmful?

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Dental, vascular or?: Are you asking about dental, vascular, brain or skin plaques? A variety of diseases are caused by plaques: sweet's syndrome, alzheimer's disease, psoriasis, carotid artery disease, arteriosclerosis, are but a few.

Question 4

could you define plaque arterioscleosis?

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Check out this link.: Best wishes! http://www.Heart.Org/heartorg/conditions/cholesterol/whycholesterolmatters/atherosclerosis_ucm_305564_article.Jsp#maincontent.

Question 5

what is plaque and what causes it to form?

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Saliva deposits: Dental tooth plaque is formed from deposits from your saliva.  Some people have more such deposits than other people.  It is a factor of your saliva.  You can do proper toothbrushing to prevent a build-up of plaque deposits on your teeth.  You can also use listerine plaque preventive mouthwash, which helps reduce the build-up with proper toothbrushing. If you get a lot of plaque go to the dentist.

Question 6

what are natural ways to dissolve plaques.

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Where plaques? : Are you referring to dental plaque or atherosclerotic plaque ?

Question 7

how can i control very bad plaque build up?

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?teeth-See dentist: As described, "very bad plaque build up" may first need to be treated by a dentist, and then you can start to perform the necessary treatments and protocols to keep the plaque from getting that bad again (with basic good oral hygiene habits the dentist can instruct you on).If talking about arteries, eat healthy with decreased fats and cholesterol and assure your bpis controlled-see dr 4 reg visits.

Question 8

what is the compositon of plaque? what causes it?

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Plaque: Is composed of several things but principally is made of a sticky substance called Mucopolysacceride. It also contains bacteria and other stuff that should not be left on your teeth. Plaque is the result of bacterial action on your food and components of your saliva. Here is an article with more details:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dental_plaque

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: plaque?

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Plaque: A. Pathology a small disk-shaped formation or growth; a patch.
B. A deposit of fatty material on the inner lining of an arterial wall, characteristic of atherosclerosis.
C. A scaly patch formed on the skin by psoriasis.
D. A film of mucus and bacteria on a tooth surface.
E. A clear, often round patch of lysed cells in an otherwise opaque layer of a bacteria or cell culture.

Thefreedictionary.Com.

Question 10

i'm curious as to why is good plaque control important?

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Plaque : Is a biofilm that forms on teeth that aren't being properly brushed. Bacteria in the plaque can cause cavities and or help the build up of tartar which will cause gum disease.

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