Lecture 2- Non-surgical therapy- oral hygiene

Question 1

which brushing method is best for interproximal spaces (but most difficult to do correctly)?

Answer 1

charters method

Question 2

recommended brushing technique

Answer 2

modified bass method

Question 3

meta-analyses for both the quigley-hein plaque index and the plaque severity index showed that the ….. was statistically and clinically effective in reducing plaque compared with a fluoride dentrifice

Answer 3

triclosan/copolymer dentrifice (colgate total toothpaste)

Question 4

meta-analyses for both Loe and silness index and gingivitis severity index showed that the …. was statistically and clinically effective in reducing gingival inflammation compared with a fluoride dentrifice

Answer 4

triclosan/copolymer dentrifice (colgate total toothpaste)

Question 5

essential oils exhibits … specturm against what kind of bacteria?

Answer 5

broad

gram negative and gram positive

Question 6

essential oils … and … disrupts bacterial cell wall

Answer 6

non-selectively

rapidly

Question 7

essential oils reduces … and … for gingivitis

Answer 7

plaque endotoxin levels

pathogenicity

Question 8

what is the active ingredient in listerine

Answer 8

EO

Question 9

chlorohexidine (peridex) may cause….

Answer 9

tooth discoloration

increase in calculus

local hypersensitivity

generalized allergic rxn (sloughing of gingiva)

bitter taste (taste interference)

Question 10

CHX …. bacterial cell wall membrane leading to …. of cell contents and cell death

Answer 10

ruptures

rapid leakage

Question 11

CHX binds …. reducing …. which inhibits plaque bacteria colonization

Answer 11

salivary mucins

pellicle formation

Question 12

CHX kills bacteria by altering …. of the cell membrane

Answer 12

permeability

Question 13

the criteria for an ADA seal of acceptance is that across …. an average minimum of …. reduction is demonstrated to award the seal

Answer 13

2-6 month studies

20% gingivitis

Question 14

how does cetylpyridinum chloride work?

Answer 14

ruptures bacterial cell membrane leading to rapid leakage of cell contents and cell death

also may alter bacterial metabolism inhibiting cell growth

Question 15

active ingredient in CPC (cepacol)?

Answer 15

cetylpyridinum chloride

Question 16

CPC (cetylpyridinum chloride) is what kind of agent?

Answer 16

quaternary ammonium compound

Question 17

0.12% CHX is what kind of agent?

Answer 17

bisbiguanide antiseptic