ORAL CARE PRODUCTS Flashcards
Practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems.
Oral hygiene
sticky substance formed by the attachment of bacteria coating that adheres to the pellicle
plaque
thin acellular, glycoprotein
pellicle
Plaque, when not removed within 24 hours, forms a substance called ____________
calculus or tartar
Plaque calcifies when calcium salt precipitates from the __________
saliva
adheres to the crevices and fissures of the teeth
plaque
removes material from tooth before it hardens into calculus
Brushing
APPROACH TO CARIES PREVENTION:
● Flossing
● Brushing
Products that enhance the removal of stains and plaque by the toothbrush.
Dentrifices
Used to decrease the incidence of dental caries, reduce mouth odors, and enhance personal appearance.
Toothpastes
Brush with soft toothbrush for
2 minutes
No RINSING, EATING, or DRINKING for
20 minutes
responsible in removing plaque
Abrasives
______________ formulations are not advisable for long-term use as it may lead to eventual exposure to root surfaces.
High-abrasive
foaming agents that aid in the removal of debris
Surfactants
Most frequently used surfactants are
sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonate
prevents the drying of the preparation
Humectant
add thickness to the formulation
Suspending agents
Suspending agents examples
Methylcellulose, tragacanth, karaya gum
Special ingredients of toothpastes:
Pyrophosphates, Fluoride, Triclosan, Desensitizing agents
For tartar-control; retard the formation of tartar. However, they form an alkaline solution that can irritate skin and which is most often exhibit by rash around the mouth.
Pyrophosphates
Anticariogenic, replaces the hydroxyl ion in hydroxyapatite with the fluoride ion, forming fluoroapatite on the surface of the enamel and hardens it, leading to a more acid-resistant enamel.
Fluoride
Antimicrobial agent, which helps prevent gingivitis, plaque, cavities, and tartar.
Triclosan
Reduce pain in sensitive teeth
Desensitizing agents
Desensitizing agents example
5% potassium nitrate
Rinse two times a day with a capful. Rinse for 1 minute and spit.
Mouthwashes/ Oral Rinses
May contain astringents, demulcents, detergents, flavors, germicides, and fluoride.
Mouthwashes/ Oral Rinses
Used to freshen breath, nontherapeutic, and no antiseptic property.
Cosmetic mouthwashes
Cosmetic mouthwashes are classified based on
ingredients, alcohol content, and appearance
tooth whitener & mild antiseptic
CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE 10%
CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE is also calles
hydrogen peroxide, perhydrit, hyperol, or perhydol
Reacts with water in saliva, carbamide peroxide dissociates to
hydrogen peroxide (34%) & urea
Who introduced bleaching of teeth with 10% carbamide peroxide gels?
Haywood and Heymann
Active ingredient in some cosmetic whiteners in gel or liquid form.
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
10% carbamide peroxide gels placed in custom-built trays to be worn by patients at night for
2-6 weeks
Possible risk in using cosmetic whitening products:
● Alteration of normal flora
● Tissue damage
● Tooth sensitivity
● Gingivitis
● Potentiation of carcinogenic effects of other agents