Mouth Rinses

Question 1

how do essential oils control plaque biofilms?

Answer 1

• damages the bacterial cell wall
• extracts bacterial endotoxins
• inhibits bacterial enzymes
• interferes with plaque biofilm development

Question 2

alcohol is used as a ______ for essential oils

Answer 2

carrying agents

Question 3

what does CPC stand for?

Answer 3

cetylpyridinium chloride

Question 4

characteristics of CPC

• ______ compound
• effective in preventing ________
• typically formulated at ___
• may cause ____

Answer 4

• quaternary ammonium
• plaque/reducing gingivitis
• 0.07% for daily use
• brown staining

Question 5

CHX is (prescribed/OTC)

Answer 5

Rx only

Question 6

typical formulation for CHX

Answer 6

0.12-0.2%

Question 7

indications for CHX

Answer 7

excessive plaque formation, gingivitis, pre- and post- surgery

Question 8

four essential oils used in mouth rinses

Answer 8

• menthol
• eucalyptol
• methyl salicylate
• thymol

Question 9

sodium fluoride
weekly use concentration = ____
daily use concentration = ___

Answer 9

0.2% weekly, 0.05% or 0.02% for daily

Question 10

stannous fluoride mouth rinse supplied as ____; must be diluted with water to ___

Answer 10

0.63%, 0.1%

Question 11

hydrogen peroxide characteristics
brand = _____
concentration = ___
helps reduce ____ in ______ to prevent infection/facilitate healing

Answer 11

• Colgate Peroxyl
• 1.5% hydrogen peroxide
• bacteria, minor oral wounds

Question 12

Biotene works by ______; ingredients work together to _____

Answer 12

providing moisture, mimic saliva