Exam 1 CH 30 Mouthrinses and Irrigation Flashcards
Term;
Acid Forming?
Acidogenic
A chemical that is used for therapeutic reasons?
Chemotherapeutic agent
Abbrev. For Chlorhexidine
CHX
The ability of an agent to bind to the pellicle, tooth surface, and soft tissue and be released over an extended period of time with the retention of its potency?
Substantivity
Coordinated action; acting jointly; for example, one drug might enhance the effect of another drug?
Synergistic Effect
A chemical with therapeutic properties that is delivered by rinsing or irrigation device?
Therapeutic rinse
A broad spectrum antibacterial and antigingivitis?
Chlorhexadine
Purpose use of mouthrinses (professional treatment)?
To reduce the #’s of microorganisms in aersol
Self care at home uses of mouth rinses?
- biofilm control
- Caries Prevention
- Gingivitis prevention
- Halitosis control
- Post treatment Therapy (Perio surgery, extraction, Deep scaling/root planning)
Substantivity of CHX?
8-12 hours
Mechanism of Action of CHX?
- Binds to hard/soft tissue
- Causes cell lysis
- Binds to pellicle to prevent biofilm accumulation
T/F CHX is the MOST effective antimicrobial and antigingivitis agent available for clinical use
True
Uses of CHX?
- before/after perio debridement
- Pts with high risk caries
- Immunocompromised pts/susceptible to infection
- Post surgery/ advanced wound healing
Solution volume of CHX?
0.12%
Must have a prescription for CHX?
Yes
