DH Process of Care Flashcards
What does cetylpyridinium chloride, chlorhexidine, sanguinarine, phenolic compounds, and triclosan accomplish
they are antimicrobials to reduce or inhibit biofilm activity
What agent can debride and release oxygen
hydrogen peroxide
What agents can shrink tissue
citric acid and zinc chloride
What agents can neutralize odors and eliminate volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs)
sodium bicarbonate (deodorize) and chlorine dioxide (oxidizing)
What is the concentration of chlorihexidine
0.12%
Does chlorhexidine decrease supragingival calculus formation?
NO!! it has been shown to increase calculus formation
What are phenolic compounds
essential oils (thymol, menthol, eucalyptol, and methyl salicylate)
Listerine is an example
Can phenolic compounds be effective against periodontitis?
No, because it has low substantivity
What is the main ingredient in Quaternary ammonium compounds
cetylpyridium chloride
NaF content of OTC dentrifices
0.24%/1100 ppm
What does Casein phosphopeptide (CPP-ACP) AKA MI paste do?
helps remineralization
What dentinal hypersensitivity ingredient depolarizes the nerve?
Potassium nitrate
What ingredients help occlude dentinal tubules to help stop hypersensitivity
Stannous fluoride
neutral sodium fluoride
Arginine
Calcium carbonate (air polish)
Calcium phosphates
strontium chloride
What does triclosan do
anti-gingivitis and anti-plaque
What does stannous fluoride do?
anti plaque and ginigivits, hypersensitivity
(PROLONGED USE CAUSES STAINING)
What does pyrophosphate do
anti- calculus
What is the concentration of sodium fluoride gel?
2%
9050 ppm
not as effective as varnish *
What is the fluoride concentration of OTC stannous fluoride
0.4%
1000 ppm
What is the fluoride concentration of acidulated phosphate fluoride?
1.23%
12,300 ppm
What should acidulated phosphate fluoride not be used on?
composite, porcelain, and sealant material
What is the concentration of silver diamine fluoride?
38%
Are products sold in the US required to have the ADA seal?
No
