Theory III Study Guide EXAM #1
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1. definition of sub- "how long it lasts"
stantivity
measures the ability of an active agent to be retained in
the oral cavity and to continue to be released over an
extended period of time WITHOUT LOSING POTENCY.
2. which oral rinse Chlorhexidine (CHX) gluconate
has the highest ex. peridex or periogard
substantivity rat-
ing? substantivity of 8-12 hrs.
most effective anti-microbial and anti-gingivitis agent
available for clinical use
**listerine has the lowest substantivity
3. 5 requirements of PRESC
a good local deliv-
ery product Provide adequate bactericidal drug concentration
Reach site of disease activity
Ease of application
Stay in contact long enough in the effective concentration
Cost effective for the patient
**should also schedule a follow-up appointment
4. Which product is Peroxyl
the best choice
for a patient with
NUG?
5. Which desensitiz- Crest Sensi-Stop Strips
ing product uses
Dipotassium Oxo- At home use
late as the active Great for use for desensitizing after whitening
ingredient?
6. Know which prod- PRODUCTS CONTAINING ALCOHOL:
ucts contain al- 1) Periogard/Peridex (CHX)
cohol and which **can be alcohol free
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ones are alcohol 2) Listerine
free ** can be alcohol free
3) Scope
4)Cepacol
5) Clear choice
PRODUCTS ALCOHOL-FREE:
Fluorides
Triclosan
Crest pro-health
Oxygenating agents (peroxyl)
7. Potassium Nitrate key ingredient in desensitizing toothpastes
5%
8. Arginine Carbon- Polishing agent that treats sensitivity (results last 30
ate days)
9. Xylitol natural sweetener that disrupts S. mutans' ability to pro-
duce acid.
usually in chewing gum form, anti-caries (bacteria can't
break down this type of sugar)
10. minocycline tetracycline antibiotic (Arestin)
11. doxycycline tetracycline antibiotic (Atridox gel, Periostat)
12. Dipotassium Oxo- used to treat dentinal hypersensitivity
late (sensitivity relief strips)
13. Cetylpyridium Found in quaternary ammonium compounts (scope,
chloride (CPC) crest pro-health, cepacol, clear choice)
used for plaque-control
14. What is the only Crest pro-health
quaternary ammo- ***also the only one that doesn't STAIN
nium compound
mouthrinse that
2/5
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_fu4awf
1. definition of sub- "how long it lasts"
stantivity
measures the ability of an active agent to be retained in
the oral cavity and to continue to be released over an
extended period of time WITHOUT LOSING POTENCY.
2. which oral rinse Chlorhexidine (CHX) gluconate
has the highest ex. peridex or periogard
substantivity rat-
ing? substantivity of 8-12 hrs.
most effective anti-microbial and anti-gingivitis agent
available for clinical use
**listerine has the lowest substantivity
3. 5 requirements of PRESC
a good local deliv-
ery product Provide adequate bactericidal drug concentration
Reach site of disease activity
Ease of application
Stay in contact long enough in the effective concentration
Cost effective for the patient
**should also schedule a follow-up appointment
4. Which product is Peroxyl
the best choice
for a patient with
NUG?
5. Which desensitiz- Crest Sensi-Stop Strips
ing product uses
Dipotassium Oxo- At home use
late as the active Great for use for desensitizing after whitening
ingredient?
6. Know which prod- PRODUCTS CONTAINING ALCOHOL:
ucts contain al- 1) Periogard/Peridex (CHX)
cohol and which **can be alcohol free
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ones are alcohol 2) Listerine
free ** can be alcohol free
3) Scope
4)Cepacol
5) Clear choice
PRODUCTS ALCOHOL-FREE:
Fluorides
Triclosan
Crest pro-health
Oxygenating agents (peroxyl)
7. Potassium Nitrate key ingredient in desensitizing toothpastes
5%
8. Arginine Carbon- Polishing agent that treats sensitivity (results last 30
ate days)
9. Xylitol natural sweetener that disrupts S. mutans' ability to pro-
duce acid.
usually in chewing gum form, anti-caries (bacteria can't
break down this type of sugar)
10. minocycline tetracycline antibiotic (Arestin)
11. doxycycline tetracycline antibiotic (Atridox gel, Periostat)
12. Dipotassium Oxo- used to treat dentinal hypersensitivity
late (sensitivity relief strips)
13. Cetylpyridium Found in quaternary ammonium compounts (scope,
chloride (CPC) crest pro-health, cepacol, clear choice)
used for plaque-control
14. What is the only Crest pro-health
quaternary ammo- ***also the only one that doesn't STAIN
nium compound
mouthrinse that
2/5
