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define adverse effect

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harmful to patient

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define side effect

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may be harmful, useful or beneficial

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describe compliance

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ability of patient to follow through/motivation to use product

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describe substantivity

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ability of an agent to absorb to teeth and surfaces and be released at therapeutic levels

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describe cosmetic

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pleasant taste/sensation, decrease microorganisms, halitosis control

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describe therapeutic

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reduction in plaque, gingivitis and/or caries

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describe efficacy

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the quality of being successful in producing an intended result

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what are the types of mount rinses

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  • cosmetic
  • therapeutic
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describe cosmetic mouth rinses

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  • available OTC
  • helps to enhance taste in mouth
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describe therapeutic mouth rinses

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  • available over the counter or prescription
  • help reduce/control plaque, gingivitis, halitosis, caries, xerostomia
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what are the purposes of mouth rinses

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  • used to flush food debris from the oral cavity
  • freshen breath
  • deposit fluoride on teeth
  • available in liquid form
  • primarily cosmetic benefit
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what is the traditional, cosmetic purpose for mouth rinse

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fresh breath

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what contributes to halitosis

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bacteria and plaque accumulation

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what percentage of halitosis orgininates from oral cavity

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90%

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what percentage of halitosis results from systemic or nonoral cause

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10%

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mouth rinses have no effect on breath after _____

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3-5 hours

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17
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do mouth rinses have antibacterial function

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no

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what do mouth rinses usually contain

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-flavoring agent
- astringent refreshing the mouth

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what are the active ingredients in mouth rinses and what do they do

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  • sanguinarie
  • ammonium compounds- CPC, added to reduce bad breath
  • phenolic compounds: low substantivity
  • fluoride: reduces incidence of caries
  • chlorhexidine: helps control plaque and gingivitis
  • stannous fluoride: helps control plaque and gingivitis
  • essential oils: helps control plaque and gingivitis
  • triclosan : reduced production of plaque and gingivitis
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what is the mechanism of action of chlorhexidine, stannous fluoride, and essential oils

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chemotherapeutic effect against plaque/biofilm accumulation as they decrease the amount of free floating planktonic bacteria, by binding their positive ions to the bacterias negative ions resulting in cell lysis

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what is the mechanism of action of triclosan

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chemical inhibitor of fatty acid synthesis which is required for lipid production in the bacteria which in turn eventually kills the cell

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what is alcohol used for

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a solvent, taste enhancer, and an agent providing aftertaste - burn

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what are the negative effects of alcohol containing mouth rinses

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burning mouth, drying of oral tissues, risk of oral cancer

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what are the regulations for prescriptions and over the counter products

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  • FDA protects consumers from useless/harmful products
  • therapeutic claims must have research to support claim
  • evaluaetes prescription/OTC products
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what is the council on scientific affair of the ADA
- voluntary program that companies pay into - helps consumers may wise choices - new submissions cost $14,500 to evaluate and $3,500 to maintain
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what must toothpastes contain to get the ADA seal
fluoride
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do we recommend based on ADA only
no
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if a listerine product has zero in its name then:
NO alcohol is present
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what are the active ingredients in listerine if the claim is for gum health or tartar control
essential oils
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what are the active ingredients in listerine if the claim is for cavity protection
sodium fluoride 0.02%
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how many listerine mouth washes are there
18
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how many ACT mouth rinses are there
6
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what is the active ingredient in ACT
Sodium fluoride 0.05%
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what is the active ingredient in ACT whitening mouth wash
sodium fluoride 0.02%
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what brand makes scope brand of mouth rinses
Crest
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whitening mouth washes usually use _____ as whitening agent
hydrogen peroxide
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what is colgate peroxyl helpful for
mouth sores as it has 1.5% hydrogen peroxide
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what active ingredient in colgate ortho defense
sodium fluoride 0.04%
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what is the active ingredient is Closys
CPC 0.075% or sodium fluoride 0.05%
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what are the mouth rinses and sprays for xerostomia
- biotene - oasis - spry
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what is the most effective antiplaque agent
chlorhexidine gluconate
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is chlorhexidine OTC
no
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what is chlorhexidine gluconate
a cationic compound that binds to hydroxyapatite of tooth enamel, pelicle, plaque, ECM of plaque, and mucous membrane
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CHX absorbed to hydroxyapatite is believed to:
inhibit bacterial colonization and prevent pellicle formation
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how long does CHX work for
8-12 hours
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when is CHX used
-during perio therapy - after surgery - irrigate perio pockets following SRP which can decrease inflammation and subgingival plaque accumulation
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what is the alcohol concentration in CHX
12%
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what is the concentration of CHX in non alcohol form
0.12%
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is there a difference in efficacy of alcohol and alcohol free CHX
no
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do alcohol and alcohol free CHX have FDA approval and ADA seal of approval
FDA approval but no ADA seal of approval
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how long should CHX be used
short term use only
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what are the disadvantages of CHX
stains teeth and alters taste buds
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how do you use CHX
- brush/floss prior to rinsing - dispense 15m:, apply 1 tablespoon twice per day for 30 seconds - do not rinse with water after, wait 30 minutes
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why do you brush/floss before rinsing with CHX
because toothpaste inactivates the mechanism of action of CHX
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what are the pros of CHX
- antimicrobial affect on bacteria, fungus, viruses - aids in management of periodontitis, caries, peri-implantitis, infections associated with extractions - gold standard following most oral surgeries
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what are the cons of CHX
- stains teeth with prolonged use - can cause metallic taste with excessive use - can cause black hairy tongue appearance - supragingival calculus - requires prescription - should not be used long term
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what is similar to CHX
salt water mouth rinse
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what are the benefits to saltwater rinse
inexpensive, easily accessible
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how do you use salt water mouth rinse
1 cup warm water to 1 teaspoon salt, mix well, rinse in mouth for 30 seconds then spit
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when do you use mouth rinses
- based upon need - caries, gingivitis, perio, sx - patients who have manual dexterity issues and need assistance with plaque control - pre/post surgery - mouth sores- colgate peroxyl
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what are the negative outcomes of mouth rinse use
- alters natural microbiome that occurs in the oral cavity - dries out oral mucosa - causes imbalances in pH levels - may worsen halitosis - may cause ulcers/increased risk for oral cancer - may contribute to development of gingivitis
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what is the claim with oil pulling
reduced inflammatino/improves gingival health
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what is oil pulling
- ancient ayurvedic practice of swishing oil in your mouth for several minutes - originated in India centuries ago - coconut oil is ideal
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how do you oil pull
- floss/brush your teeth before you start oil pulling - place a tablespoon of oil in your mouth - swish the oil in your mouth for 1-3 minutes - spit out the oil in the trash can - rinse with water
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how often do you oil pull with gingivitis/periodontitis
once per day
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how often do you oil pull if you have good oral health
1-2 times per week
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what are the best oils to use with oil pulling
- coconut, sesame, safflower, sunflower, olive - anything that is cold-pressed or organic oil
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what does oil pulling not do
- does not replace brushing and flossing - does not cure TMJ - does not loosen crowns or fillings - doesnt whiten teeth - doesnt cure diseases - doesnt pull toxins from your blood stream
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