disclosing agents Flashcards
1
Q
what is the most commonly used disclosing agent?
A
erythrosin
2
Q
what are other plaque control methods?
A
antibiotics
antiseptics
enzymes
3
Q
what are the problems with antibiotics re. plaque control?
A
disrupt natural flora- candida albicans
resistance
hypersensitivity
4
Q
what is an antiseptic agent re. plaque control?
A
chlorhexidine
active on gram - and +
s mutans more sensitive than s. sanguinis
5
Q
what are anti plaque enzymes?
A
dextranases
mucinases
polysaccharidases
6
Q
what are the problems with anti plaque enzymes?
A
don’t store well in tp
not very effective
hypersensitivity can occurq
