Ch 28 Dentifrices and Mouthrinses Flashcards
Chemotherapeutics
What can inflammation cause
Who can administer chemotherapy
=reduction of inflammation in oral cavity
-Increased inflammation associated with diabetes can make patient more susceptible to periodontal disease, also linked to heart diseases and several others
-Oral pathogens can travel to lungs can cause healthcare associated pneumonia
-Chemotherapeutics can be administered by clinician or patient
Dentifrices
Benefits may be preventative, therapeutic or cosmetic (superficial for cosmetics)
Preventive and Therapeutic Benefits of Dentifrices (6)
- Prevention of dental Carie’s
- Remineralization of Early Noncaviated Dental Caries
- Reduction of Biofilm Formation
- Reduction of Gingivitis/Inflammation
- Reduction of Hypersensitivity
- Reduction of Supra gingival Calc Formation
Prevention of Dental Carie’s
Stannous fluoride was problematic bc of lack of compatibility with abrasive agents (1st 1995)
Xylitol anticaries benefits
Remineralization of Early Noncaviated Lesions
Fluoride enhances Remineralization
Reduction of Biofilm Formation
**Agents used
-Triclosan
-Zinc Citrate
-Stannous Fluoride
Reduction of Dental Hypersensitivity
Chemical occlusion (**potassium nitrate and sodium fluoride) of the dentinal tubules and nerve desensitization are most effective
Reduction of Supra-gingival Calc Formation
“Tartar control”
Contain:
Pyrophosphate Salt
Zinc Salts (chloride and citrate)
Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Cosmetic Effects of Dentifrices
- Removal of Extrinsic Stain
-food, tobacco, chemicals imbed in acquired pellicle and biofilm
Based on mechanical removal and bleaching agent - Reduction of Oral Malodor (Halitosis)
-reduce on temp basis by inhibiting production of Volatile Sulfate Compounds (VSC)
-Chlorhexidine (CHX), cetlypyridinium chloride (CPC) and zinc formulations beneficial via reduction of VSCs
-Stannous fluoride + sodium Hexametaphosphate reduce VSCs
Basic Components: Detergents (Foaming Agents)
Lower surface tension (make surface slick)
Substances used: sodium lauryl sulfate USP, sodium N-lauryl sarcosinate
Basic Component: Cleaning and Polishing Agents (Abrasives)
Abrasives Used
Silica, silicates, hydrated silica gels
Calcium carbonate
Dicalcium phosphate
Sodium Bicarbonate
Basic Components: Binders (Thickeners)
Stabilize formation and prevent separation
Used:
Mineral colloids
Natural gums
Seaweed colloids
Synthetic cellulose
Basic. Components: Humectants (Moisture Stabilizers)
Prevent hardening
Used
Xylitol
Glycerol
Sorbitol
Basic Components: Preservatives
Prevent bacterial growth and prolong shelf life
Used
Alcohol
Benzoates
Dichlorinated Phenols
Basic Components: Flavoring Agents
Pt acceptance, mask other ingredients
Used
Essential oils
Artificial noncariogenic sweeteners (xylitol glycerol and sorbitol)