1/17/17 Locally delivered Flashcards
T/F
Alcohol is a denaturant in itself.
True
T/F
The essential oils in listerine can not extract LPS
False
It can extract LPS
What is the principal antibacterial component in listerine
?
-Thymol
What are three side effects of essential oils?
- Burning
- Bitter taste
- Possible staining
In order to get the ADA approval on topical antimicrobial deliver methods what percentage of reduction in gingivitis is required?
-20%
In CPC products what is the range of CPC?
-.045 - .07%
What is the amount of alcohol in CPC products?
0-18%
What is the mode of action of the CPC (Quartenary ammonium compounds)?
-Rupture cell walls
T/F
The initial attachment of CPC (QAC)is weak.
False
the initial attachment is strong
T/F
Pre-rinsing with chlorhexidine decreases the microbial load
True
What type of oral health agent comes from an herbal alkaloid extract (blood root)?
-Sanguinarine
What is the mechanism of action of oxygenating products?
-Inhibit anaerobic bacteria
What are two types of oxygenating products?
- Peroxide
- Peroxyl
What type of oral health product contains sodium benzoate, lauryl sulfate, sodium salicylate, and alchohol?
-Plax
Does Plax have the ADA seal?
-No
What does Povidone iodine (Betadyne) have a spectrum against?
- Bacteria
- Viruses
- Fungi
T/F
Scaling and Root planing in combination with povidone iodine (betadyne) show good results
True
Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) has a broad spectrum, what is included in that spectrum?
- Bacteria
- Virus
- Fungi
What does sodium hypochlorite do for the root surface?
-Effective at reducing endotoxin
When you use tin containing fluorides, what is the antimicrobial portion?
-Tin
What is an example of a tin containing chemotherapeutic agent?
-Gel-Kam
What is the Keyes technique?
- Use Baking Soda
- NaCl
- H2O2
T/F
The cleaning from the keyes technique had nothing to do with the baking soda, NaCl, or the H2O2, but everything to do with brushing.
True
T/F
Triclosan is a broad spectrum antimicrobial.
True
