Dental plaque biofilm is relatively invisible. What can be used to help detect dental plaque biofilm?

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Disclosing agents can help detect dental plaque biofilm. Erythrosin is a red dye that is in tablet or solution form. Erythrosin is the most widely used. Fluorescein dye is expensive and must be used with ultraviolet light, but offers the advantage of not interfering with gingival assessment. Two-tone dyes have the advantage of differentiating mature from new plaque biofilm.

Dental Plaque Biofilm Is Relatively Invisible