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Mouthwashes Flashcards

1
Q

are aqueous, pleasantly-flavored solutions employed for their deodorant, refreshing or antiseptic effect.

aqueous solution used for cleaning the oral cavity, freshening the breath, and treating mucous membranes of the mouth

A

mouthwashes

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type of mouthwash where they are formulated to reduce plaque, gingivitis, dental caries and stomatitis

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therapeutic rinses

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3
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type of mouthwash where they are mouthwashes formulated to reduce bad breath

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cosmetic mouthwashes

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4
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component of mouthwash that are used at a concentration of 10-20%

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alcohols

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5
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functions of alcohols

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Enhances the flavor
Provides a certain sharpness to the taste
Aids in making the unpleasant taste of active ingredients
Solubilizing agent for flavorants
Preservative

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6
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often used in mouthwashes and used to reduce the loss of moisture.

A

humectants

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7
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humectants used in mouthwashes

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glycerin and sorbitol

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8
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concentration of glycerin and sorbitol in mouthwashes

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5-20%

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9
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uses of humectants in mouthwashes

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a) Increase the viscosity of the product
b) Provide a certain body or mouth-feel to the product
c) Enhance the sweetness of the product and
d) Preservative

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10
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component of mouthwash that is used at a concentration of 0.1 to 0.5%

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surfractants

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functions of surfractants

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Solubilizing agent for flavors
Provides a foaming action

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examples of surfractants

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Polyoxyethyulene / Polyoxypropylene polymers
Sodium lauryl sulfate
Cetylpyridium chloride

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13
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component of mouthwash that is used to overcome disagreeable taste

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flavors

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examples of flavors

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Peppermint
Spearmint
Cinnamon
Wintergreen oils
Menthol

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15
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component of mouthwash used to enhance or to make the product pleasing to the sight

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colorants

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16
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synonyms for alkaline mouthwash

A

Alkaline antiseptic solution
alkaline aromatic solution

17
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latin name for alkaline mouthwash

A

Liquor aromaticus alkalinus
Liquor antisepticus alkalinus

18
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use for alkaline mouthwash

A

antiseptic mouthwash

19
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(alkaline mouthwash) active ingredient - neutralizes the odor in the mouth

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potassium bicarbonate

20
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(alkaline mouthwash) active ingredient - antiseptic

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sodium borate

21
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(alkaline mouthwash) flavor

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thymol
eucalyptol
methyl salicylate

22
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(alkaline mouthwash) preservative and solvent

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alcohol

23
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(alkaline mouthwash) humectant

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glycerin

24
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(alkaline mouthwash) vehicle

A

purified water

25
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method of preparation for alkaline mouthwash

A

incorporation with agitation

26
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auxiliary label for alkaline mouthwash

A

do not swallow

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