Using Preventative Agents (NBDHE) Graded A+
Incorporation of chemotherapeutic agents in plaque biofilm control involves using substances like
sodium monofluorophosphate (MFP), which are added to oral care products to enhance their
effectiveness in reducing bacterial components of plaque.
Professionally administered fluoride products typically include sodium fluoride (NaF) and acidulated
phosphate fluoride (APF) to prevent dental caries. However, stannous fluoride (SnF2) is not commonly
used in these professional fluoride treatments.
Stannous fluoride is instead added to dentifrices to control both gingivitis and dental caries, with
minimal risk of staining at lower doses used in toothpastes.
Pyrophosphates are included in dentifrices to inhibit the formation of supramarginal calculus.
Recaldent chewing gum contains a complex of casein phosphopeptides and amorphous calcium
phosphate, which aids in managing dental caries by enhancing remineralization, particularly beneficial
for patients with reduced saliva production.
,Triclosan ✔️Broad-spectrum antimicrobial detergent formulation added to dentifrices as an antiplaque,
antigingivitis, and antiinflammatory agent
Sodium Fluoride ✔️Only fluoride used for water fluoriation and in professionally applies fluoride
treatments
Hydrogen peroxide ✔️Releases oxygen for antimicrobial effect to reduce gingivitis and malodor; used
in treatment of NUG
Quaternary ammonium compound ✔️Mouth rinse that binds to oral tissues; side effects include a
burning sensation in the oral soft tissues and epithelial desquamation
MI paste and NuvaMin ✔️Amorphous calcium phosphate complex added to prophylaxis paste and
professionally dispensed dentifrice to enhance remineralization
, Sodium bicarbonate ✔️Used to neutralize acid after vomiting in patients with bulimia or those
undergoing chemotherapy
Xylitol ✔️Which of the following additives has been shown to control dental caries by preventing the
transmission of cariogenic bacteria from mother to infant?
Essential oils (Listerine and generic versions) ✔️Which of the following OTC mouthrinses has been
accepted by the ADA and approved by the FDA to control and treat plaque biofilm and gingivitis?
using breath mints
effective ways to control VSC:
brushing the tongue
rinsing with Listerine
using a tongue scraper ✔️All of the following are effective ways to control volatile sulfur compounds
(VSC) producing organisms that cause breath malodor EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception?
Incorporation of chemotherapeutic agents in plaque biofilm control involves using substances like
sodium monofluorophosphate (MFP), which are added to oral care products to enhance their
effectiveness in reducing bacterial components of plaque.
Professionally administered fluoride products typically include sodium fluoride (NaF) and acidulated
phosphate fluoride (APF) to prevent dental caries. However, stannous fluoride (SnF2) is not commonly
used in these professional fluoride treatments.
Stannous fluoride is instead added to dentifrices to control both gingivitis and dental caries, with
minimal risk of staining at lower doses used in toothpastes.
Pyrophosphates are included in dentifrices to inhibit the formation of supramarginal calculus.
Recaldent chewing gum contains a complex of casein phosphopeptides and amorphous calcium
phosphate, which aids in managing dental caries by enhancing remineralization, particularly beneficial
for patients with reduced saliva production.
,Triclosan ✔️Broad-spectrum antimicrobial detergent formulation added to dentifrices as an antiplaque,
antigingivitis, and antiinflammatory agent
Sodium Fluoride ✔️Only fluoride used for water fluoriation and in professionally applies fluoride
treatments
Hydrogen peroxide ✔️Releases oxygen for antimicrobial effect to reduce gingivitis and malodor; used
in treatment of NUG
Quaternary ammonium compound ✔️Mouth rinse that binds to oral tissues; side effects include a
burning sensation in the oral soft tissues and epithelial desquamation
MI paste and NuvaMin ✔️Amorphous calcium phosphate complex added to prophylaxis paste and
professionally dispensed dentifrice to enhance remineralization
, Sodium bicarbonate ✔️Used to neutralize acid after vomiting in patients with bulimia or those
undergoing chemotherapy
Xylitol ✔️Which of the following additives has been shown to control dental caries by preventing the
transmission of cariogenic bacteria from mother to infant?
Essential oils (Listerine and generic versions) ✔️Which of the following OTC mouthrinses has been
accepted by the ADA and approved by the FDA to control and treat plaque biofilm and gingivitis?
using breath mints
effective ways to control VSC:
brushing the tongue
rinsing with Listerine
using a tongue scraper ✔️All of the following are effective ways to control volatile sulfur compounds
(VSC) producing organisms that cause breath malodor EXCEPT one. Which one is the exception?
