What Is Supragingival Plaque?
What Is Supragingival Plaque? Supragingival plaque is bacteria adherent above the gingiva, whereas bacteria below the gingiva is called subgingival plaque. Growth in supragingival plaque mass results from nutrients obtained from ingested simple carbohydrates (glucose), lactic acid and other plaque components. What is the difference between Supragingival and subgingival? The parts of your hand and