Clinical evaluation of bacterial plaque retentive factors

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Abstract Background Bacterial plaque with diverse content of different types of bacteria, has a well-organized structure and functions as the main pathogen of periodontal pathologies, based on this regular structure. Despite the specific bacterial content, which is individually variable, the plaque has the possibility of causing periodontal pathology that in some clinical specifics, may not even cause periodontal pathology; all this depending on the immunity of the individual or the patient. Main text The etiological factors of bacterial plaque in the literature are also classified as retentive factors, or factors that help in the creation or maturation of bacterial plaque. The basic principle of these factors is the creation of rough surfaces on which the bacterial plaque is created according to the stages of initial colonization, adhesion, secondary colonization and maturation. This study aims to present these factors according to clinical cases, and to numerically evaluate the data collected from the evaluated patients. Conclusions Prophylaxis against periodontal diseases must first include the patient's understanding of the pathogenic role of bacterial plaque and how to prevent its adhesion and maturation.