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Dentrifices/Dentinal Hypersensitivity/ Oral Hygiene Aids (FINAL REVIEW) Flashcards

1
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All ADA accepted toothpastes contain:

A

fluoride

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2
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No ADA accepted toothpastes contain:

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sugar

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Therapeutic dentrifices may include what types of toothpaste?

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  1. Anti-cavity
  2. Anti-hypersensitivity
  3. Anti-gingivitis
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4
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Anit-caries toothpaste will contain:

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fluoride

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What types of fluoride might we find in anti-caries toothpaste?

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Sodium Fluoride (NaF) - 0.22% at 1100 ppm

Sodium Monofluorophosphate (MFP) - 0.76% at 1000 ppm

Stannous Fluoride (SnF2) - 0.4% at 1000 ppm

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6
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Most OTC toothpastes are ___ ppm

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1000 ppm

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7
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What ingredients are found in anti-hypersensitivity toothpastes?

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Potassium nitrate & stannous fluoride

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8
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What is the function of potassium nitrate in anti-hypersensitivity toothpastes?

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Penetrates thought length of dentinal tubules

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9
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When potassium nitrate penetrates through the length of dentinal tubules:

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it demoralizes sensory nerve endings

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What is the function of stannous fluoride in anti-hypersensitivity toothpastes?

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blocking of exposed dentinal tubules

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11
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What can be found on toothpastes that function in anti-hypersensitivity?

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ADA seal

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12
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What ingredient can be found in anti-gingivitis toothpaste?

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stannous fluoride

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13
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Stannous fluoride has reported activity against:

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  1. caries
  2. plaque (antimicrobial)
  3. gingivitis (gingival bleeding)
  4. calculus control
  5. sensitivity
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14
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Baking soda toothpastes contain what ingredients?

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  1. sodium bicoarbonate
  2. silicate
  3. fluoride
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15
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Will baking soda toothpastes have the ADA seal?

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Maybe- but NOT due to baking soda effects

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16
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T/F: Baking soda toothpastes are no more effective than regular toothpastes

A

true

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17
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A newer ingredient that is lab generated, non-toxic, biocompatible. May be used in conjunction with fluoride, and often paired with xylitol:

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Hydroxyapatite

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18
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In toothpaste, hydroxyapatite is often paired with:

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xylitol

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19
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In tartar control (anti-calculus) toothpastes, what interrupts the process of mineralization?

A

crystalline growth inhibitors

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20
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Soluble pyrophosphates are found in what type of toothpaste?

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anti-calculus (tartar control toothpaste)

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21
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Is the ADA seal awarded for anti-calculus claims?

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No

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22
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In may of 1998 guidelines for ___ products were implemented

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whitening products

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23
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Whitening toothpastes control stain via:

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  1. physical methods (abrasives)
  2. chemical mechanisms (surfaces active agents or bleaching/oxidizing agents)
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24
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Polishing or chemical agents that remove stain in whitening toothpastes include:

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  1. hydrated silica
  2. titanium dioxide
  3. hydrogen peroxide
  4. carbide peroxide
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25
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Label whether the ADA accepts the following claims:

  1. Anti-caries toothpaste (with fluoride)
  2. Anti-hypersensitivity toothpaste (with potassium nitrate and stannous fluoride)
  3. Anti-gingivitis toothpaste (with stannous fluoride)
  4. Baking soda toothpaste (due to baking soda)
  5. Anti-calculus toothpaste (Crystalline growth inhibitors & soluble pyrophosphates)
A
  1. Yes
  2. Yes
  3. Yes (we think)
  4. No
  5. No
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26
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The purpose of flossing is to:

A

remove interproximal plaque

(NOT to dislodge food wedged between teeth)

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27
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What type of floss is being describe?

Indications: Embrasures- II & III; Loose contact; Large surface area

Advantages: tear resistant

Disadvantages: Difficult for tight contacts

A

waxed dental tape

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28
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What type of floss is being describe?

Indications: Embrasure -I; around rough tooth surfaces and restorations

Advantages: strength/durable; shred resistant; prevents tissue trauma

Disadvantages: Patient comfort

A

Waxed dental floss

29
Q

What type of floss is being describe?

Indications: Embrasure-I

Advantages: easy to insert into embrasure space

Disadvantages: tears easily on contact with calculus and defective restorations

A

Unwaxed round floss

30
Q

What type of floss is being describe?

Indications: Embrasure- II & III; fixed bridge; ortho appliances; implant prosthesis

Advantages: covers more surface area; stiff end; easier to insert

Disadvantages: requires coordination and can get caught on rough surfaces

A

Super floss

31
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What type of floss is being describe?

Indications: Visual cue for plaque/debris; beginners or individuals with weak eye sight

Advantages: Motivational & educational; increases compliance

Disadvantages: None indicated

A

Colored floss

32
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What type of floss is being describe?

Indications: Patients lacking motivation

Advantages: Motivational

Disadvantages: None indicated

A

Flavored floss

33
Q

Floss holders are recommended for patients with:

A
  1. physical disabilities
  2. poor manual dexterity
  3. limited mouth opening
  4. large hands
  5. sensitive gag reflex
  6. difficult with manual flossing
34
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Floss threaders are her floss is threaded through a loop and are used to carry floss:

A

interproximally

35
Q

floss threaders are ideal for:

A
  1. abutment teeth
  2. beneath pontics
  3. ortho appliances
  4. teeth that are splinted together
  5. tight contact
36
Q

Created to floss around orthodontic brackets:

A

platypus ortho flosser

37
Q

In a platypus ortho flosser, floss is spread between:

A

two spatula ends

38
Q

What is on the opposite end of of a platypus ortho flosser?

A

bracket brush

39
Q

Ideal for plaque removal under poetics or ortho appliances:

A

super floss

40
Q

Interdental brushes may also be called:

A

proxybrush

41
Q

Interdental brushes (proxy brush) are used for:

A
  1. large embrasures
  2. teeth with concavities
  3. around fixed appliances
  4. ortho appliances
  5. furcations (class III & IV)
42
Q

Rubber tip stimulators are primarily used for:

A

gingival massage

43
Q

Describe the effects of a rubber-tipped stimulator on plaque removal:

A

Limited use for removing place from:
1. exposed furactions
2. along gingival margins
3. open embrasures

44
Q

End-tuft toothbrushes are useful for:

A

difficult to reach places

45
Q

End-tuft toothbrushes are used for difficult to reach places including:

A
  1. around ortho appliances
  2. around pontics
  3. lingual of crowded anterior teeth
  4. distal of most posterior teeth
  5. wide embrasure spaces
  6. exposed furcations
46
Q

Describe a sulcus brush:

A

a more narrowed brush head to fit along the gumline

47
Q

Describe the bristles of a sulus brush:

A

soft bristles for inflamed gums

48
Q

Trace along gingival margins to remove plaque in sulcus/pockets:

A

toothpick holders (perio-aid; D-PLAK-R)

49
Q

What are examples of Toothpick holders?

A
  1. Perio-aid
  2. D-PLAK-R
50
Q

Toothpick holders may be used along:

A
  1. crown margins
  2. accessible furcations
  3. concave proximal surfaces
  4. ortho appliances
51
Q

Can result in disruption of loosely attached or unattached supra/subgingival plaque:

A

oral irrigators

52
Q

Oral irrigation is not indicated for patients who have:

A

effective homeware or no inflammation

53
Q

T/F: Irrigation alone is effecting reducing inflammation

A

false

54
Q

The best benefits of oral irrigation is seen:

A

when combined with toothbrushing

55
Q

What patients might benefit from oral irrigation?

A

Patients with ortho appliances, bridges, or implants

56
Q

What is seen in the following image?

A

floss holder

57
Q

What is seen in the following image?

A

floss threaders

58
Q

What is seen in the following image?

A

superfloss

59
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A
60
Q

What is seen in the following image?

A

platypus super floss

61
Q

What is seen in the following image?

A

Interdental brushes (Proxybrush)

62
Q

What is seen in the following image?

A

soft picks

63
Q

Contain soft, flexible bristles; tapered to work around appliances; easy to use for patients who find flossing cumbersome; latex free:

A

Soft picks

64
Q

Device that may help with patient motivation; helpful for patients who need handle with larger diameter:

A

automated flosser

65
Q

What can be seen in the following image?

A

automated flosser

66
Q

What can be seen in the following image?

A

rubber-tipped gum stimulator

67
Q

What is seen in the following image?

A

end-tuft toothbrush

68
Q

What is seen in the following image?

A

sulcus brush

69
Q

What is seen in the following image?

A

toothpick holders (Perio-Aid; DE-PLAK-R)

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