Home Remedies I

Question 1

ADA Guidelines

Answer 1

1) 6 month long studies.
2) Done at two separate independent institutions.
3) Safety to oral tissues.
4) Clinical and statistical efficacy.
5) No adverse microflora effects.
6) Plaque reduction must be associated with gingivitis reduction (If they claim plaque reduction).

Question 2

What do antiseptics kill?

Answer 2

Microorganisms that cause caries, gingivitis, or periodontitis.

Oral microflora

Question 3

Are antiseptics the same as antibiotics or disinfectants?

Answer 3

NO

Question 4

Are antiseptics selective or non-selective against killing microorganisms?

Answer 4

Non-selective

Question 5

Common antiseptics

Answer 5

• CHX
• Essential oils
• CPC
• Stannous fluoride
• Triclosan
• Zinc citrate

Question 6

Kill oral microflora

Answer 6

Antiseptics

Question 7

Antiseptic in Listerine

Answer 7

Essential oils

Question 8

Found in Crest ProHealth

Answer 8

Stannous Fluoride

Question 9

Antiseptic found in Crest ProHealth

Answer 9

Stannous Fluoride

Question 10

Antiseptic in Colgate

Answer 10

Triclosan

Question 11

Metallic agents have what kind of properties?

Answer 11

Antibacterial

Question 12

Negative side effect of stannous fluoride.

Answer 12

Staining

Question 13

1 inch of toothpaste contains how much Fluoride?

Answer 13

1.5 mg

Question 14

How many mg Fluoride do you need to get mottled enamel?

Answer 14

2 or more mg a day.

Question 15

Adverse effects of hydrogen peroxide.

Answer 15

1) Delayed wound healing
2) Increased tissue injury
3) Possible co-carcinogen

Question 16

Avoid these products in smokers, as it may cause oral cancer bc it may be a co-carcinogen.

Answer 16

Bleaching products

contain hydrogen peroxide

Question 17

Antiseptic found in scope.

Answer 17

CPC (Cetylpyridinium Chloride)

Question 18

These decrease activity of CPC.

Answer 18

1) Toothpaste ingredients.

2) Blood (serum)

Question 19

Antiseptics that may cause staining.

Answer 19

Stannous Fluoride & CPC