Dentifrice

Question 1

components of dentifrice (7)

Answer 1

Fluoride
Abrasive
Humectant
Binder
Surfactant
Flavoring Agent
Sweeteners

Question 2

Abrasive
Agents
(3)

Answer 2

Silicas
Carbonates
Phosphates

Question 3

Polishing
Agents
(3)

Answer 3

Aluminum
Calcium
Tin

Question 4

skipped
abrasiveness depends on (8)

Answer 4

▪Hardness of abrasive
▪Size
▪Shape
▪Brushing Technique
▪Pressure of Brush
▪Hardness of bristles
▪Direction of brushing stroke
▪Number of strokes

Question 5

Humectants
(4)

Answer 5

Sorbitol
Manitol
Glycerin
Propylene Glycol

Question 6

Humectants
fxn (4)

Answer 6

Maintain moisture
Prevent evaporation
Prevent hardening
Increase shelf life

Question 7

Binders
(3)

Answer 7

Natural Gums
Synthetic Cellulose
Seaweed Extracts

Question 8

Binders
fxn (3)

Answer 8

Thickening Agent
Stabilizes
Prevents solids from settling out

Question 9

Flavor needs to be:
(3)

Answer 9

▪Pleasant
▪Immediate
▪Long lasting

Question 10

Synthetic Flavors
(6)

Answer 10

Spearmint
Cinnamon
Wintermint
Peppermint
Vanilla
Citrus

Question 11

Essential Oils
(4)

Answer 11

Thymol
Menthol
Eucalyptol
Methyl Salicylate

Question 12

Non-cariogenic sweeteners:
(7)

Answer 12

*Saccharin
*Cyclamate
Sorbitol
Mannitol
Glycerin
*Xylitol
** - Agents that serve as humectants

Question 13

Early sweeteners:

Answer 13

HONEY, S UGAR

Question 14

early sweeteners (2)

Answer 14

Broken down in the mouth
*Produce acid, lower pH

Question 15

Soaps

Answer 15

▪ Used in Early Toothpaste

Question 16

soaps
▪ Disadvantages
(3)

Answer 16

▪ Irritating
▪ Flavor is difficult to mask
▪ Incompatible

Question 17

Detergents
(5)

Answer 17

▪ Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
▪ Stable/compatible
▪ Some antibacterial properties
▪ Flavor easy to mask
▪ Low surface tension

Question 18

All ADA Accepted toothpastes contain —

Answer 18

Fluoride

Question 19

No ADA Accepted toothpaste contains —

Answer 19

sugar

Question 20

Therapeutic
*ANTI-CARIES
(2)

Answer 20

*Fluoride
Most OTC toothpastes are 1,000 ppm

Question 21

Fluoride
*Sodium fluoride (NaF) -
*Sodium monofluorophosphate (MFP) –
*Stannous fluoride (SnF2) –

Answer 21

0.22% at 1,100 ppm
0.76% at 1,000 ppm
0.4% at 1,000 ppm

Question 22

Stannous Fluoride
Reported activity against:
(3)

Answer 22

• Caries
• Plaque
• Gingivitis

Question 23

Stannous Fluoride
Research indicates superior
efficacy:
(4)

Answer 23

• Antimicrobial
• Plaque**
• Gingivitis/gingival bleeding
• Calculus control

Question 24

Toothpaste with hydroxyapatite
(6)

Answer 24

• Newer ingredient
• Lab generated
• Non-toxic
• Biocompatible
• May be used in conjunction with
  fluoride
• Often paired with xylitol

Question 25

Therapeutic *ANTI-HYPERSENSITIVITY (3)

Answer 25

*Potassium Nitrate *Stannous Fluoride *ADA seal for anti-hypersensitivity effects

Question 26

Potassium Nitrate

Answer 26

*Penetrates through the length of dentinal tubules and depolarizes sensory nerve endings

Question 27

Stannous Fluoride

Answer 27

*Blocking of exposed dentinal tubules

Question 28

Therapeutic *ANTI-GINGIVITIS (2)

Answer 28

*Stannous Fluoride *Triclosan - NOT USED

Question 29

*Stannous Fluoride

Answer 29

*Crest Pro-Health

Question 30

*Triclosan

Answer 30

*Colgate Total NOT USED ANYMORE

Question 31

baking soda toothpastes *Contain: (3)

Answer 31

*Sodium bicarbonate *Silicate *Fluoride

Question 32

baking soda toothpastes (2)

Answer 32

May have ADA seal- NOT due to baking soda effects *Baking soda toothpastes are no more effective than regular toothpaste

Question 33

anticalculus dentifrices (2)

Answer 33

Tartar control toothpaste ADA seal NOT awarded for anti- calculus claim

Question 34

Tartar control toothpaste (2)

Answer 34

▪ Crystalline growth inhibitors interrupt process of mineralization ▪ Soluble pyrophosphates

Question 35

whitening toothpastes May ---: Guidelines for whitening products implemented

Answer 35

1998

Question 36

whitening toothpastes control stain via: (4)

Answer 36

* Physical Methods * Abrasives * Chemical Mechanisms * Surface active agents or bleaching/oxidizing agents

Question 37

whitening toothpastes *Polishing or chemical agents that remove stain (4)

Answer 37

*Hydrated silica *Titanium dioxide *Hydrogen Peroxide *Carbamide Peroxide