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eggshells
honey
salt
myrrh
cinnamon
oils |
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Definition
| historical dentifrice ingredients |
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| ingredients that yield therapeutic benefits to the patient |
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Definition
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| what is the change agent? |
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cosmetic
theraputic
combination of the two |
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| classification by FDA of mouth rinses. |
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dislodging particulate matter
temporarily reducing microorganisms
provide freshness
reduce malodor
caries prevention
antiplaque/gingivitis
relief of mucositis |
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Definition
| at home uses for mouth rinses |
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pre/post-operative to reduce aerosols
impression procedures
irrigation
medicament for ultrasonic cleaning
implant lavage |
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Definition
| in-office uses for mouth rinses |
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| home oral irrigation devices are currently accepted for |
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Definition
| gingivitis and mild periodontitis. more research is needed |
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over the counter products
most dentists are skeptical of their value
studies show minimal effectiveness
should be used with caution |
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Definition
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my be either over the counter or prescription
contain added active ingredient to protect from some oral diseases
regulated by FDA and ADA |
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Definition
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Term
| theraputic mouth rinses are classified as |
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Definition
| Generation1 and Generation 2 |
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antibacterial properties
low substantivity
limited therapeutic value
most mouth rinses fit in this category |
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The American Dental Association, Council on Dental Therapeutics’
official stamp |
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| is responsible for the ADA seal of approval |
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set specific standards for
use in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of oral diseases. |
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Definition
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• Caries prevention (fluoride dentifrices)
• Prevention of plaque and gingivitis
• Relief of dentinal hypersensitivity (desensitizing
dentifrices) |
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Definition
| Approved awards for the ADA seal |
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Term
| the ADA does NOT have a seal for what? |
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Definition
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| why does the ADA not support plaque reduction as a claim? |
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Definition
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| who's choice is it to obtain the ADA seal? |
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Definition
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| new applications for the dentifrices are |
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Definition
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| triclosan/copolymer is in what dentifrice? |
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Definition
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| provide structure, texture, cleansing preservatives |
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Definition
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| remove stain/ polish teeth |
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Definition
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Definition
| humectants (humid humectants!) |
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| coloring agents (no brown toothpaste!) |
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| lower surface tension and create foaming effect |
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Definition
| Foaming agents (surfactants) |
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| what are foaming agents known as? |
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Definition
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| what is the most popular surfactant? |
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Definition
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| thickening agents (binders) |
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| thickening agents are know as? |
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anticaries
remineralization
antigingivitis |
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Definition
| therapeutic effects of active ingredients |
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| what is the most researched theraputic agent? |
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Definition
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| fluoride delivers anywhere from |
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Definition
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| most acceptance of anticaries agent is what? |
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Definition
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| what type of fluoride is used more in Europe? |
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Definition
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| children's fluoride toothpaste should contain |
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Definition
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| why should children's toothpaste only contain 250 ppm fluoride? |
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Definition
| to reduce risk of fluorosis |
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Term
| bringing the fluoride content down to 250 ppm fluoride will also |
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Definition
| slightly reduce the anti-caries benefit |
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Term
| over time, xylitol-resistant bacteria are |
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Definition
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starves bacteria
reduces acid
inhibits bacterial fermentation |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Amorphous Calcium Phosphate |
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Term
| Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (ACP/ MI paste) |
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Definition
prevents caries progression
enhances enamel remineralization
precipitates and grows on the tooth surface
enhances whitening |
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Term
| how does ACP help to reduce sensitivity? |
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Definition
| globule occludes the dentinal tubules |
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Term
Essential oils
Zinc Chloride
Chlorine dioxide |
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Definition
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metallic salts
potassium nitrate |
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Definition
| relief of dentinal hypersensitivity |
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Definition
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Definition
| reduction of gingivitis, plaque and calculus |
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Term
zinc compounds
pyrophosphates |
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Definition
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Term
| when using Chlorhexidine, there should be a |
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Definition
| 30 minute time frame between brushing and rinsing |
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Term
peridex, perioguard
is a bisbiguanide |
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Definition
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Term
| what percent is associated with Chlorhexidine? |
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Definition
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Term
| what does RDA# stand for? |
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Definition
| Radioactive Dentin Abrasion#or Relative Dentin Abrasivity# |
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Term
| if the RDA# is 200 or below |
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Definition
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Term
| if the RDA# is 120 or below |
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Definition
| it is safe for exposed root surfaces |
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Term
| what has the highest RDA# of 277? |
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Definition
| Topol Smoker's toothpaste/ Pearl drops |
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Term
| If alumina is the 1st listed ingredient, what should you do? |
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Definition
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| What has the lowest RDA# of 7? |
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Definition
| Arm & Hammer Tooth Powder |
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Term
Soft tissue damage (acid pH)
Hard tissue damage (excessive pH/abrasion)
Misperceptions of cleanliness because teeth feel smooth and look white |
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Definition
| problems with whitening toothpastes |
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| What is the recommended amount of toothpaste for an adult? |
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Definition
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| what is the recommended amount of toothpaste for a child? |
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Definition
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Term
| when used appropriately, manual, powered, and sonic brushes |
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Definition
| can all be effective for dental biofilm removal |
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Term
| what is the primary objective of toothbrushing? |
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Definition
| the safe and effective removal of dental biofilm from all surfaces of the dentition |
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Term
First powered and later sonic toothbrushes
were introduced in _________. |
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Definition
| the second half of the 20th century |
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Term
Seminal research in the _________ by
Loe and others definitively demonstrated
the role of plaque as a bacterial ecology
involved in the development of periodontal
disease. |
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Definition
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Term
Supragingival plaque _________
subgingival plaque |
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Definition
contains
more aerobic bacteria (e.g., Streptococcus mutans) and
acts as a bacterial reservoir for |
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| In mature biofilm, _________. |
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Definition
the biofilm structure consists mainly of a polysaccharide
matrix containing voids as well as nonvital
material of bacterial origin
and the bacteria are enveloped by the biofilm structure |
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Term
| _________ has antibacterial properties |
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Definition
triclosan/copolymer, essential
oils, chlorhexidine, xylitol and cetylpyridinium chloride |
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Term
Reducing, removing or changing the
biofilm is carried out _________. |
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Definition
to try to reduce the bacteria associated with caries
and periodontal disease, to freshen the breath
and for social acceptance |
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Term
| An ideal dentifrice should help _________. |
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Definition
prevent plaque formation,
disrupt plaque and optimize plaque removal |
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Term
| An ideal toothbrush should _________. |
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Definition
| effectively and safely remove plaque from all surfaces of the tooth, be easy to use, ergonomic and patient-friendly and deliver agents in the dentifrice to the tooth surface |
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Term
| _________ brushes are effective at removing dental biofilm provided they are used appropriately. |
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Definition
| Manual, Powered and Sonic |
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Term
| Historically, patients have been taught the _________ and to angle the brush so that the bristles will be at 45 degrees to the sulcus |
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Definition
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Term
More recent manual brushes include
designs with handles and grips that result in the bristles being in a tilted _________. |
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Definition
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Term
Robinson et al. found from their metaanalysis that rotation-oscillation brushes
reduced plaque and gingivitis_________
manual brushes |
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Definition
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Term
One study found that _________ of
dental biofilm was removed in_________
seconds with a rotation-oscillation
powered brush; the same amount of
plaque removal required twice as long
with a manual brush. |
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Definition
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Specifically with regard to erosion, the
abrasiveness of toothpaste slurry has been
found by investigators to be _________
predictive of abrasion than the stiffness of the filaments of brushes |
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Definition
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Term
It is believed that _________ is an
important factor in the effectiveness of
baking soda. |
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Definition
| cleaning power rather than abrasivity |
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Term
It has been hypothesized that baking
soda may affect the biofilm’s _________. |
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Definition
polysaccharide matrix, or may disrupt bacterial adhesion by blocking calcium
bonds |
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Term
_________ is a frequently used cleaning
agent in dentifrices. |
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Definition
| baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate |
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Term
The American Dental Association
recommends using _________ daily |
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Definition
| either floss or an interdental cleaner |
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