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@article{204947,
        author = {Pavitra T and Dr.Meenakshi S and Dr.Basavaraju R and Dr. Bindu B J and Dr.Avinash B S and Dr.Rakesh Alur T and Dr.Jeevan and Dr.Manu Prasad},
        title = {PLAQUE FORMATION AND MICROBIAL INTERACTIONS: INSIGHTS INTO ORAL HEALTH AND DISEASE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {4472-4476},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=204947},
        abstract = {Background: Dental plaque is a complex biofilm that forms on tooth surfaces, comprising various microorganisms that interact with each other and the host. The oral microbiota is a diverse ecosystem that plays a crucial role in maintaining oral health, but dysbiosis can contribute to various oral diseases, including dental caries, periodontitis, and halitosis  
Aims and objectives: To provide an in-depth analysis of the current understanding of the formation of dental plaque and the interactions between oral microorganisms, with the objectives of Understanding the process of plaque formation and exploring the role of microbial interactions in oral health and disease.
Methods: An electronic search on PubMed, Google scholar, Scopus for bibliographic and available literature was done using different databases by following key words. 
Result: A comprehensive review revealed that dental plaque formation is a complex process involving the adherence of microorganisms to tooth surfaces, followed by the accumulation of additional microorganisms and the formation of a biofilm. Our findings highlight the importance of microbial interactions in maintaining oral homeostasis, and demonstrate that dysbiosis of the oral microbiota contributes to the development of oral diseases, including dental caries and periodontitis. 
Conclusion: This study   conclusive provides new insights into the formation of dental plaque and the interactions between oral microorganisms. Our findings emphasize the importance of maintaining a healthy oral microbiota and highlight the need for further research into the prevention and treatment of oral diseases.},
        keywords = {Dental plaque, oral microbiota, microbial interactions, oral health, oral disease.},
        month = {June},
        }