Module 17 ch. 29 Flashcards
Oral Inflammation has been linked to several conditions including _____ and ___
stroke
heart disease
Increased _____ associated with diabetes can make a patient more susceptible to Perio?
Inflammation
What are the 3 benefits of using Dentrifices?
Preventative
Therapeutic
Cosmetic
What 2 substances in toothpaste prevents caries?
Xylitol
Fluoride
Fluoride can enhance ______ of noncavitated caries?
remineralization
What agents in toothpaste are used to reduce biofilm formation?
Triclosan
Zinc Citrate
Stannous Fluoride
An Antimicrobial agent is a chemical that is ____
bacteriostatic/bacteriocidal
The ability of an agent to bind to the pellicle, etc and can be released over an extended period of time has good _____?
Substantivity
_____ is the primary agent in toothpaste that has shown efficacy in reducing gingival inflammation
Triclosan
What is the best ingredient in toothpaste for reduction of dentin hypersensitivity?
5% Postassium Nitrate
What agent in toothpaste deals with tartar-control?
Pyrophosphate salts
Zinc Salts
Cosmetic effects of toothpaste are based on the ability to _____and ____?
remove extrinsic stain
deliver a bleaching agent
Halitosis can be temporarily removed by inhibiting the production of _____?
VSC
VSC stands for
Volatile Sulfur Compounds
What ingredient in toothpaste has a foaming action?
Detergent
A polishing agent or (______) is used in toothpaste to leave a smooth tooth surface.
abrasive
Binders or _______ are used to prevent separation of _____ and ____ and to _____ the formula.
thickeners
solid
liquid
stabilize