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Dentrifices/Dentinal Hypersensitivity/ Oral Hygiene Aids (FINAL REVIEW) Flashcards

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All ADA accepted toothpastes contain:

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fluoride

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No ADA accepted toothpastes contain:

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sugar

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Therapeutic dentrifices may include what types of toothpaste?

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  1. Anti-cavity
  2. Anti-hypersensitivity
  3. Anti-gingivitis
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Anit-caries toothpaste will contain:

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fluoride

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What types of fluoride might we find in anti-caries toothpaste?

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Sodium Fluoride (NaF) - 0.22% at 1100 ppm

Sodium Monofluorophosphate (MFP) - 0.76% at 1000 ppm

Stannous Fluoride (SnF2) - 0.4% at 1000 ppm

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Most OTC toothpastes are ___ ppm

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1000 ppm

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What ingredients are found in anti-hypersensitivity toothpastes?

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Potassium nitrate & stannous fluoride

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What is the function of potassium nitrate in anti-hypersensitivity toothpastes?

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Penetrates thought length of dentinal tubules

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When potassium nitrate penetrates through the length of dentinal tubules:

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it demoralizes sensory nerve endings

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What is the function of stannous fluoride in anti-hypersensitivity toothpastes?

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blocking of exposed dentinal tubules

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What can be found on toothpastes that function in anti-hypersensitivity?

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ADA seal

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What ingredient can be found in anti-gingivitis toothpaste?

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stannous fluoride

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Stannous fluoride has reported activity against:

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  1. caries
  2. plaque (antimicrobial)
  3. gingivitis (gingival bleeding)
  4. calculus control
  5. sensitivity
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Baking soda toothpastes contain what ingredients?

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  1. sodium bicoarbonate
  2. silicate
  3. fluoride
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Will baking soda toothpastes have the ADA seal?

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Maybe- but NOT due to baking soda effects

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T/F: Baking soda toothpastes are no more effective than regular toothpastes

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true

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A newer ingredient that is lab generated, non-toxic, biocompatible. May be used in conjunction with fluoride, and often paired with xylitol:

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Hydroxyapatite

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In toothpaste, hydroxyapatite is often paired with:

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xylitol

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In tartar control (anti-calculus) toothpastes, what interrupts the process of mineralization?

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crystalline growth inhibitors

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Soluble pyrophosphates are found in what type of toothpaste?

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anti-calculus (tartar control toothpaste)

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Is the ADA seal awarded for anti-calculus claims?

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No

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In may of 1998 guidelines for ___ products were implemented

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whitening products

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Whitening toothpastes control stain via:

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  1. physical methods (abrasives)
  2. chemical mechanisms (surfaces active agents or bleaching/oxidizing agents)
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Polishing or chemical agents that remove stain in whitening toothpastes include:

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  1. hydrated silica
  2. titanium dioxide
  3. hydrogen peroxide
  4. carbide peroxide
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Label whether the ADA accepts the following claims: 1. Anti-caries toothpaste (with fluoride) 2. Anti-hypersensitivity toothpaste (with potassium nitrate and stannous fluoride) 3. Anti-gingivitis toothpaste (with stannous fluoride) 4. Baking soda toothpaste (due to baking soda) 5. Anti-calculus toothpaste (Crystalline growth inhibitors & soluble pyrophosphates)
1. Yes 2. Yes 3. Yes (we think) 4. No 5. No
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The purpose of flossing is to:
remove interproximal plaque (NOT to dislodge food wedged between teeth)
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What type of floss is being describe? Indications: Embrasures- II & III; Loose contact; Large surface area Advantages: tear resistant Disadvantages: Difficult for tight contacts
waxed dental tape
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What type of floss is being describe? Indications: Embrasure -I; around rough tooth surfaces and restorations Advantages: strength/durable; shred resistant; prevents tissue trauma Disadvantages: Patient comfort
Waxed dental floss
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What type of floss is being describe? Indications: Embrasure-I Advantages: easy to insert into embrasure space Disadvantages: tears easily on contact with calculus and defective restorations
Unwaxed round floss
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What type of floss is being describe? Indications: Embrasure- II & III; fixed bridge; ortho appliances; implant prosthesis Advantages: covers more surface area; stiff end; easier to insert Disadvantages: requires coordination and can get caught on rough surfaces
Super floss
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What type of floss is being describe? Indications: Visual cue for plaque/debris; beginners or individuals with weak eye sight Advantages: Motivational & educational; increases compliance Disadvantages: None indicated
Colored floss
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What type of floss is being describe? Indications: Patients lacking motivation Advantages: Motivational Disadvantages: None indicated
Flavored floss
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Floss holders are recommended for patients with:
1. physical disabilities 2. poor manual dexterity 3. limited mouth opening 4. large hands 5. sensitive gag reflex 6. difficult with manual flossing
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Floss threaders are her floss is threaded through a loop and are used to carry floss:
interproximally
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floss threaders are ideal for:
1. abutment teeth 2. beneath pontics 3. ortho appliances 4. teeth that are splinted together 5. tight contact
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Created to floss around orthodontic brackets:
platypus ortho flosser
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In a platypus ortho flosser, floss is spread between:
two spatula ends
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What is on the opposite end of of a platypus ortho flosser?
bracket brush
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Ideal for plaque removal under poetics or ortho appliances:
super floss
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Interdental brushes may also be called:
proxybrush
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Interdental brushes (proxy brush) are used for:
1. large embrasures 2. teeth with concavities 3. around fixed appliances 4. ortho appliances 5. furcations (class III & IV)
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Rubber tip stimulators are primarily used for:
gingival massage
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Describe the effects of a rubber-tipped stimulator on plaque removal:
Limited use for removing place from: 1. exposed furactions 2. along gingival margins 3. open embrasures
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End-tuft toothbrushes are useful for:
difficult to reach places
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End-tuft toothbrushes are used for difficult to reach places including:
1. around ortho appliances 2. around pontics 3. lingual of crowded anterior teeth 4. distal of most posterior teeth 5. wide embrasure spaces 6. exposed furcations
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Describe a sulcus brush:
a more narrowed brush head to fit along the gumline
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Describe the bristles of a sulus brush:
soft bristles for inflamed gums
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Trace along gingival margins to remove plaque in sulcus/pockets:
toothpick holders (perio-aid; D-PLAK-R)
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What are examples of Toothpick holders?
1. Perio-aid 2. D-PLAK-R
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Toothpick holders may be used along:
1. crown margins 2. accessible furcations 3. concave proximal surfaces 4. ortho appliances
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Can result in disruption of loosely attached or unattached supra/subgingival plaque:
oral irrigators
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Oral irrigation is not indicated for patients who have:
effective homeware or no inflammation
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T/F: Irrigation alone is effecting reducing inflammation
false
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The best benefits of oral irrigation is seen:
when combined with toothbrushing
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What patients might benefit from oral irrigation?
Patients with ortho appliances, bridges, or implants
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What is seen in the following image?
floss holder
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What is seen in the following image?
floss threaders
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What is seen in the following image?
superfloss
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What is seen in the following image?
platypus super floss
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What is seen in the following image?
Interdental brushes (Proxybrush)
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What is seen in the following image?
soft picks
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Contain soft, flexible bristles; tapered to work around appliances; easy to use for patients who find flossing cumbersome; latex free:
Soft picks
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Device that may help with patient motivation; helpful for patients who need handle with larger diameter:
automated flosser
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What can be seen in the following image?
automated flosser
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What can be seen in the following image?
rubber-tipped gum stimulator
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What is seen in the following image?
end-tuft toothbrush
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What is seen in the following image?
sulcus brush
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What is seen in the following image?
toothpick holders (Perio-Aid; DE-PLAK-R)

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