A combination of what products effectively reduce halitosis?
Correct Answers zinc chloride, thymol and eucalyptus oil
Biotene PBF Mouthwash Correct Answers formulated to
loosen biofilm in the mouth, alcohol free, soothes mouth
irritation, non-burning
How often is the removal of interproximal plaque advised?
Correct Answers At least once every 24 hours.
Individual factors must be considered for frequency
How often must oral hygiene be performed to stay compatible
with gingival health? Correct Answers Every 48 hours
How should denture liners be cleaned? Correct Answers By
light brushing, soap and water, or a non-effervescent alkaline
hypochlorite solution
How should the denture be positioned when brushing? Correct
Answers Holding in the palm of your hand
In dentrifices, what are the abrasives used for? Correct Answers
To clean, to produce a smooth surface, and to remove stained
pellicle
Listerine reduces gingivitis and bacterial plaque by what %?
Correct Answers Gingivitis 30%
, Bacterial plaque 25-28 %
What accumulates far behind the tongue and is a contributing
factor to halitosis? Correct Answers Volatile sulfur
compounds (VSC)
What are 2 xerostomia mouth rinses? Correct Answers Oasis
Mouthwash by Sensodyne
Biotene Mouthwash
What are embrasures? Correct Answers V shaped spillway
next to the contact area of adjacent teeth
What are examples of abrasive ingredients in dentrifices?
Correct Answers Silicas and baking soda
What are examples of binding agents? Correct Answers
cellulose gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan
What are examples of detergents? Correct Answers Sodium
lauryl sulphate (SLS). Can damage mucin layer of acquired
pellicle
What are examples of humectants? Correct Answers Sorbitol,
mannitol, glycerol, propylene glycol
What are examples of polishing agents? Correct Answers
Aluminum, calcium, magnesium, zirconium compounds