Den130 Test 1 Questions With Complete Solutions

What is the MOST effective antimicrobial and antigingivitis agent available for clinical use. correct answer: Chlorhexidine All of the following are types of therapeutic dentifrices EXCEPT one. Which is the exception? correct answer: Whitening Toothpaste Your periodontal patient informed you his previous RDH told him that swishing vigorously with antibacterial mouthrinse would allow the product to reach into his 5mm pockets. How far can rinsing deliver a product? correct answer: 2mm Which of the following are TRUE about the benefits of mouthrinses? (check all that apply) correct answer: -Contributes to malorder control -Reduces the amount of microorganisms -Aids in prevention of gingivitis -Aids in biofilm control Chlorahexidine has a substantivity time of 12 hours. True or False correct answer: True Which agent is the MOST effective in commercial dentifrices for the reduction of dental hypersensitivity? correct answer: Potassium Nitrate The treatment of disease =by means of chemical substances or pharmaceutical agents is the commonly seen in dentistry. What do you call a chemical that is used for therapeutic reasons in the treatment of disease? correct answer: Chemotherapeutic