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Dentifrice Flashcards

1
Q

components of dentifrice (7)

A

Fluoride
Abrasive
Humectant
Binder
Surfactant
Flavoring Agent
Sweeteners

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2
Q

Abrasive
Agents
(3)

A

Silicas
Carbonates
Phosphates

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3
Q

Polishing
Agents
(3)

A

Aluminum
Calcium
Tin

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4
Q

skipped
abrasiveness depends on (8)

A

▪Hardness of abrasive
▪Size
▪Shape
▪Brushing Technique
▪Pressure of Brush
▪Hardness of bristles
▪Direction of brushing stroke
▪Number of strokes

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5
Q

Humectants
(4)

A

Sorbitol
Manitol
Glycerin
Propylene Glycol

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6
Q

Humectants
fxn (4)

A

Maintain moisture
Prevent evaporation
Prevent hardening
Increase shelf life

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7
Q

Binders
(3)

A

Natural Gums
Synthetic Cellulose
Seaweed Extracts

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8
Q

Binders
fxn (3)

A

Thickening Agent
Stabilizes
Prevents solids from settling out

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9
Q

Flavor needs to be:
(3)

A

▪Pleasant
▪Immediate
▪Long lasting

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10
Q

Synthetic Flavors
(6)

A

Spearmint
Cinnamon
Wintermint
Peppermint
Vanilla
Citrus

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11
Q

Essential Oils
(4)

A

Thymol
Menthol
Eucalyptol
Methyl Salicylate

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12
Q

Non-cariogenic sweeteners:
(7)

A

*Saccharin
*Cyclamate
Sorbitol
Mannitol
Glycerin
*Xylitol
** - Agents that serve as humectants

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13
Q

Early sweeteners:

A

HONEY, S UGAR

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14
Q

early sweeteners (2)

A

Broken down in the mouth
*Produce acid, lower pH

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15
Q

Soaps

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▪ Used in Early Toothpaste

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16
Q

soaps
▪ Disadvantages
(3)

A

▪ Irritating
▪ Flavor is difficult to mask
▪ Incompatible

17
Q

Detergents
(5)

A

▪ Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
▪ Stable/compatible
▪ Some antibacterial properties
▪ Flavor easy to mask
▪ Low surface tension

18
Q

All ADA Accepted toothpastes contain —

A

Fluoride

19
Q

No ADA Accepted toothpaste contains —

A

sugar

20
Q

Therapeutic
*ANTI-CARIES
(2)

A

*Fluoride
Most OTC toothpastes are 1,000 ppm

21
Q

Fluoride
*Sodium fluoride (NaF) -
*Sodium monofluorophosphate (MFP) –
*Stannous fluoride (SnF2) –

A

0.22% at 1,100 ppm
0.76% at 1,000 ppm
0.4% at 1,000 ppm

22
Q

Stannous Fluoride
Reported activity against:
(3)

A
  • Caries
  • Plaque
  • Gingivitis
23
Q

Stannous Fluoride
Research indicates superior
efficacy:
(4)

A
  • Antimicrobial
  • Plaque**
  • Gingivitis/gingival bleeding
  • Calculus control
24
Q

Toothpaste with hydroxyapatite
(6)

A
  • Newer ingredient
  • Lab generated
  • Non-toxic
  • Biocompatible
  • May be used in conjunction with
    fluoride
  • Often paired with xylitol
25
Q

Therapeutic
*ANTI-HYPERSENSITIVITY
(3)

A

*Potassium Nitrate
*Stannous Fluoride
*ADA seal for anti-hypersensitivity effects

26
Q

Potassium Nitrate

A

*Penetrates through the length of dentinal tubules and depolarizes sensory nerve endings

27
Q

Stannous Fluoride

A

*Blocking of exposed dentinal tubules

28
Q

Therapeutic
*ANTI-GINGIVITIS
(2)

A

*Stannous Fluoride
*Triclosan - NOT USED

29
Q

*Stannous Fluoride

A

*Crest Pro-Health

30
Q

*Triclosan

A

*Colgate Total
NOT USED ANYMORE

31
Q

baking soda toothpastes
*Contain:
(3)

A

*Sodium bicarbonate
*Silicate
*Fluoride

32
Q

baking soda toothpastes
(2)

A

May have ADA seal- NOT due to baking soda effects
*Baking soda toothpastes are no more effective than regular toothpaste

33
Q

anticalculus dentifrices
(2)

A

Tartar control toothpaste
ADA seal NOT awarded for anti-
calculus claim

34
Q

Tartar control toothpaste
(2)

A

▪ Crystalline growth inhibitors
interrupt process of
mineralization
▪ Soluble pyrophosphates

35
Q

whitening toothpastes
May —:
Guidelines for whitening
products implemented

A

1998

36
Q

whitening toothpastes
control stain via:
(4)

A
  • Physical Methods
  • Abrasives
  • Chemical Mechanisms
  • Surface active agents or
    bleaching/oxidizing
    agents
37
Q

whitening toothpastes
*Polishing or chemical agents
that remove stain
(4)

A

*Hydrated silica
*Titanium dioxide
*Hydrogen Peroxide
*Carbamide Peroxide

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