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Chemical plaque control Flashcards

1
Q

what is the initiator of periodontal disease?

A

plaque

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2
Q

what can be used on clinic to highlight plaque presence?

A

disclosing agent

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3
Q

what does TIPPS stand for?

A

talk
inform
practise
plan
support

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4
Q

where is superfloss used?

A

underneath bridgework

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5
Q

when would a single tufted brush be used?

A

to get into perio pockets

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6
Q

whats the disadvantage of a flossette?

A

could get stuck in a snag of calculus

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7
Q

what helps monitor a patients plaque control?

A

plaque charts

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8
Q

when should you change toothbrush?

A

every 2-3 months

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9
Q

how many times should you brush interproximally?

A

once a day

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10
Q

what are the properties of active components in toothpaste?

A

antibacterial
anti-caries
desensitisers

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11
Q

what is added to toothpaste to make it foam?

A

detergent

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12
Q

what presents as sparkly white marks or brown marks?

A

fluorosis

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13
Q

what toothpaste can you suggest if lots of calculus build up?

A

one with triclosan

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14
Q

what type of toothpaste is good for sensitivity?

A

desensitising

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15
Q

what plaque do antibacterial agents in mouthwashes and toothpastes affect?

A

supragingival

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16
Q

what are anti-calculus agents known as?

A

crystal growth inhibitors

17
Q

what does whitening toothpaste contain that is said to loosen the stained matrix on the teeth?

A

tripolyphosphate

18
Q

what is NovaMin?

A

calcium sodium phosphosillicate

19
Q

what has been approved for treatment for dentin hypersensitivity?

A

novamin

20
Q

what is NovaMins mode of action?

A

reacts to form a layer ontop of dentine that is resistant to physical removal

21
Q

why should CHX and toothbrushing be done at different times?

A

CHX inhibits some constituents of toothpaste

22
Q

what are side effects of chlorhexadine?

A

parotid gland enlargement
increased calculus formation
staining of teeth
unpleasant taste
mucosal redness

23
Q

what should you avoid with chlorhexidine to avoid staining?

A

smoking, tea, coffee and red wine

24
Q

what is an example of oxygenating mouthwashes?

A

hydrogen peroxide

25
Q

how do oxygenating mouthwashes act?

A

inhibit obligate anaerobes

26
Q

when would mouthwash be acceptable to use?

A

after oral surgery
after jaw surgery
acute oral mucosa/ gingival infections causing pain
last resort when patient not willing to brush

27
Q

what is an example of an acute mucosal infection?

A

primary herpetic gingivostomatitis

28
Q

why do anti-plaque mouthwashes have no place as a sole treatment for existing gingivitis or periodontitis?

A

they cannot penetrate biofilm or reach subgingivally

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