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acquired pellicle

A colourless, acellular film composed of complex sugar-protein molecules in saliva. forms normally on the teeth within minutes of cleaning.

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properties of acquired pellicle (dimensions, where on teeth, where thicker?)

- 0.1 to 0.8 nanometers

- forms on exposed tooth surfaces, restorations and on calculus

- thicker near gingiva

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dental biofilm/plaque biofilm/microbial dental plaque definition

dense, non-mineralised complex mass of bacterial colonies in a gel-like intermicrobial matrix

(simpler terms: A thick, soft cluster of bacteria living together in a sticky, gel-like substance)

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dental biofilm/plaque biofilm/dental plaque properties

- adheres firmly to acquired pellicle, teeth, calculus, fixed + removable restorations

- microorganisms other than bacteria can be found

- not visible with the naked eye

- removed by brushing and flossing

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stages in biofilm formation

- pellicle forms

- bacteria attach to pellicle

- bacteria grow, multiply

- biofilm matures (inc. in mass + thickness)

- matrix forms (mixture or microorganisms)

- discontinued oral hygiene practice continues

- bacteria numbers increase rapidly

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dental biofilm significance

1. Initiation and progression of dental caries and periodontal disease

2. The pathogenic microbes are transmissible + infectious

3. Formation of calculus initiated

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what is the periodontal ligament? what is its function?

a layer of soft connective tissue that covers the root of the tooth and attaches the tooth to the bone of the tooth socket

suspends and maintains tooth in socket

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what is cementum? what is its function?

a thin layer of hard, mineralised tissue that covers the surface of the tooth

anchors end of perio ligament fibres to tooth to stay in socket, protect dentin

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what is alveolar bone/alveolar process? what is its function (just need one answer for this)

bone of the upper or lower jaw that surrounds and supports the roots of the teeth

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gingiva function

a seal around the cervical portion (neck) of the tooth Holds the tissue against tooth during mastication

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gingival sulcus and junctional epithelium definition

GS: space between free gingiva and tooth surface
JE: forms base of sulcus and joins gingiva to tooth

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what is gingivitis?

  • bactieral infection of gingiva

  • damage to gingival tissue

  • REVERSIBLE

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clinical characteristics of gingiva

  • colour

  • contour

  • consistency

  • bleeding on probing

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healthy v diseased gingiva in relation to clinical characteristics: colour, contour, consistency and bleeding on probing

COLOUR

  • healthy - pale, pink

  • diseased - dark or bright red

CONTOUR

  • healthy - interdental papillae pointed, knife edge margin

  • diseased - bulbous interdental papillae, rounded margin

CONSISTENCY

  • healthy - firm, stippling

  • diseased - soft, loss of stippling, smooth, shiny

BLEEDING

  • bleeding present - sign of gingival inflammation/disease

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why is bleeding important for examining gingiva

  • healthy gingiva doesnt bleed

  • early sign of gingival inflammation, because it precedes colour change and enlargement

  • important for treatment planning, instruction and motivation

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gingival bleeding indices

Gingival Bleeding Index (GBI)

  • use floss

Eastman interdental bleeding index (EIBI)

  • wooden interdental cleaners

Gingival index (GI)

  • mouth mirror and periodontal probe

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periodontal disease primary risk factors, local and systemic contributing factors and host response to biofilm bacteria

PRF

  • dental biofilm

LCF

  • increases plaque pathogenicity and retention

SCF

  • conditions, habits (smoking), diabetes (increase susceptibility)

HRTBB

  • body’s response to infection, immune system

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periodontal disease

  • bacterial infection of periodontium

  • occurs in kids and adults

  • IRREVERSIBLE

  • affects tissues that support teeth: gingiva, perio ligament, bone, cementum

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clinical signs of perio disease

  • pockets

  • bone loss

  • loss of attachment

  • gingival recession

  • furcation

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four phases of treatment for periodontal disease

  1. preliminary phase

    • assessment and data collection/evaluation

  2. hygienic phase (non surgical therapy)

    • patient education

    • scaling/polishing, debridement

  3. corrective (surgical phase)

    • implants, bone grafts, crown lengthening, gingivectomy

  4. maintenance therapy

    • regular assessment

    • patient education

    • scaling/perio debridement

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hygienic phase of perio therapy aims

  • interrupt/stop progress of disease

  • allow tissue to heal and resolve inflammation

  • postpone disease reoccurence

  • motivate patient

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look at this diagram

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supragingival plaque (where on tooth, what attracted to it, occurs on where?)

- coronal to margin of free gingiva

- micro-organisms from saliva selectively attracted to pellicle

- occurs on rough surfaces of teeth, restorations, malpositioned teeth and carious lesions

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how does plaque form?

  • bacteria fed by sugar in the food

  • bacteria rich plaque converts sugar to acid

  • acid attacks tooth, eventually causing demineralisation

  • this appears as whitish areas on the tooth

  • if it isnt removed, it continues to attack the tooth and will cause decay

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preventive dentistry

Goal is that each individual maintains optimal oral health

• Brush and floss daily

• Disclose periodically to evaluate effectiveness

• Follow a fluoride program while teeth are developing, includes professional applications

• Schedule regular dental visits, examination, scale and polish and necessary treatment

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what is demineralisation?

Demineralization happens when acids from bacteria dissolve the minerals in enamel and dentin, weakening it. These bacteria feed on sugars (fermentable carbohydrates) and produce acids as a result.

If the teeth are exposed to these acids too often, demineralization can happen faster than the teeth can repair themselves (remineralisation). Over time, this leads to a hole in the tooth called a cavity (cavitated carious lesion).

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subgingival plaque (what, where)

- apical to margin of free gingiva (beneath gingival margin)

- down growth of bacteria from supragingival plaque

- pocket holds plaque against tooth

- can occur in overhanging margins of restorations

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clinical aspects of dental plaque/biofilm (distribution and detection)

distribution

-location

-surfaces

-factors influencing plaque accumulation

detection

-direct vision

-use of explorer/probe

-disclosing agent

-clinical record

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distribution of dental plaque/biofilm LOCATION and SURFACES

- supragingival, gingival, subgingival and fissures

- proximal surfaces, gingival third of crown, (least on palatal surfaces of maxillary teeth bc activity of the tongue)

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physical factors influencing plaque/biofilm accumulation

- crowded teeth

- rough surfaces

- areas difficult to clean (overhanging restorations, under calculus ledges, caries)

- POOR SELF CARE/PLAQUE CONTROL

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direct vision detection of plaque

- thin plaque (translucent + invisible)

- stained plaque (yellow, green, tobacco)

- thick plaque, tooth appears dull, dingy and matted-fur like

<p>- thin plaque (translucent + invisible)</p><p>- stained plaque (yellow, green, tobacco)</p><p>- thick plaque, tooth appears dull, dingy and matted-fur like</p>
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use of explorer when detecting plaque

- tactile examination, surface somewhat slippery

- removal of plaque - removed when explorer passed over tooth surface, should adhere to it

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disclosing agent when identifying detection of plaque important note!

- do not apply until evaluation of oral mucosa and gingival colour recorded

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clinical record for plaque

- index or plaque score

- kept for comparison purposes

- plaque evaluation included in complete charting and oral examination

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quantitative evaluation of plaque disclosing

- solution (professional use)

- tablets (home use)

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qualitative evaluation of plaque disclosing

- GC triplaque

- select area, professional use only, difficult to remove

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what are plaque indices?

- used to make clinical record of plaque/biofilm present

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name plaque indices

- silness and loe (thickness of plaque, six teeth only, quick)

- o'leary, drake and naylor (ONE WE USE - measures plaque present, individual tooth surfaces)

- grant, stern, everett (plaque FREE score, all teeth)

- podshadley and haley (extent of plaque and debris)

- greene, vermillion and greene (assesses cleanliness, debris/calculus)

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calculation of plaque according to o'leary drake and naylor plaque

number of teeth present x 4 = total number of available tooth surfaces

% with plaque = (number of surfaces w. plaque x 100) / total number of available tooth surfaces

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significance of dental biofilm/bacterial plaque

- initiation and progression of dental caries and periodontal disease

- particular groups of microorganisms associated with certain infections

- formation of calculus

- oral cleanliness

- accumulation on teeth/tongue (halitosis/ unpleasant appearance)

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what is material alba?

- loosely adherent mass of bacteria

- on top of dental plaque

- indicative of plaque removal neglection

- bulky and soft, white/grayish white and resembles cottage cheese

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dental calculus characteristics

- mineralised dental biofilm

- hard, tenacious deposits

- CANNOT BE REMOVED WITH BRUSHING AND FLOSSING

- forms on natural teeth, implants, restorations, dentures etc

- external surface is a living layer of bacterial plaque

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3 basic steps of calculus formation

1. pellicle formation

2. biofilm formation

3. mineralisation (supra and subgingival basically same)

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calculus detection supragingival

visual examination (beneath gingival margin/underneath, not adapting closely to tooth surface, dry tooth surface, change in gingiva colour)

tactile examination (periodontal probe, explorer)

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supragingival calculus characteristics and common sites

- above gingival margin

- white/beige

- may be discoloured

- lingual aspect of mandibular anterior teeth

- buccal surfaces of max. molars

- crowded teeth

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subgingival calculus characteristics

- beneath gingival margin

- detected by tactile means (probe)

- brown/black

- localised

- heaviest in mesial/distal surfaces

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subgingival calculus detection

VISUAL EXAMINATION

- at edge/beneath gingival margin

- margin not adapting closely to tooth surface

- air blast - deflect margin

- change in colour of gingival tissue

- transillumination

TACTILE

- periodontal probe

- dental floss

- explorer

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significance of calculus

- Key in gingival and periodontal infections

- Drives inflammatory periodontal disease progression

- Disease-causing bacteria thrive on rough calculus surfaces:

-- Supragingivally for gingivitis

-- Subgingivally near pocket lining for periodontitis

- Daily biofilm control by patients and professional calculus removal can reduce gingival inflammation.

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food debris (remember ilcopo)

- increased bacterial activity

- large embrasures

- carious lesions

- overhanging restorations

- partially erupted teeth

- orthodontic appliances

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what is the most common carie causing bacteria?

- streptococcus mutans

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you need all 4 factors to get a dental carie. what are these factors? (remember Mc st - yk like mc street)

1. microorganisms

2. cariogenic diet

3. salivary factors

4. tooth resistance

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types of dental caries

- pit and fissure

- smooth surface

- early childhood caries

- root caries (if root surface exposed, cementum is softer than enamel so higher risk)

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what is fluoride? what does it do on tooth surfaces?

- F- chemical ion found in earth crust

- naturally occuring amount depends on type of soil and rock the water drains through

- fluoride on tooth surfaces prevents and treats early signs of decay

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fluoride is made available at the tooth surface by two means:

1. systemically (pre-eruptive exposure - by circulation)

2. topically (directly to exposed surfaces of erupted teeth - post-eruptive exposure)

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topically applied fluorides can be swallowed during tooth development to provide both...

1. pre-eruptive (during developing teeth of young children exposure)

2. post-eruptive (after teeth enter oral cavity)

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according to epidemiologic evidence, maximum caries inhibiting effect occurs when there is...

1. systemic exposure before tooth eruption

2. frequent topical exposure throughout life

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levels of carie prevention

1. primary prevention (measures used so disease doesn't occur (like water fluoridation)

2. secondary prevention (treatment of early disease, prevent progression of potentially irreversible conditions (eg topical application))

3. tertiary prevention (replace lost tissues, rehabilitate oral cavity to function as near to normal as possible - (eg replacement missing teeth)

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fluoride metabolism (remember FADE)

1. fluoride intake (water, food, brushing, rinses etc)

2. absorption (through GI tract, blood stream etc)

3. distribution and retention

4. excretion

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fluoride intake step of fluoride metabolism

- can get taken in via food, water, dietary supplements

- varying amounts ingested from differing sources

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absorption step of fluoride metabolism

GI TRACT

- rapidly absorbed by passive diffusion as hydrogen fluoride (HF)

- rate and amount depends on gastric acidity and solubility of fluoride compound

- most that isn't absorbed in the stomach - absorbed by small intestine

- less absorption when taken with milk/other foods

BLOOD STREAM

- plasma carries iodine monofluoride (FI) for dist. and elimination throughout the body

- maximum blood levels reached ~30min after intake

- normal plasma levels are low, rise and fall according to intake

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distribution and retention of fluoride metabolism

- plasma distributes F to all tissues and organs

- 99% fluoride located in mineralised tissues (bone)

- [ ] fluoride highest at surfaces next to tissue fluid supplying fluoride

- once enamel fully matured, the fluoride deposited during development can ONLY be altered by dental caries, erosion or mechanical abrasion

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excretion step of fluoride metabolism

- excreted through kidneys mostly in urine

- limited transfer from plasma to breast milk for excretion by that route

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three stages of tooth development and fluoride

1. pre-eruptive (mineralisation stage)

2. pre-eruptive (maturation stage)

3. post-eruptive

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pre-eruptive mineralisation stage of fluoride and tooth development

-F ions replace hydroxyl ion in hydroxyapatite crystalline structure in enamel

-this is fluorapatite - more resistant to acid attack

- results in development of shallow occlusal grooves (reduces risk of fissure caries)

- F available to developing teeth by blood plasma to tissues surrounding tooth buds

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pre-eruptive maturation stage of fluoride and tooth development

- after mineralisation complete and before eruption date, F deposition continues in enamel surface

- F taken up from tissue fluids surrounding tooth crown

- more F acquired by outer surface than underlying layers

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post-eruptive stage of fluoride and tooth development

- continues from eruption throughout lifespan of the teeth

- [ ] F on outermost surface of enamel dependent on topical sources of F (dentrifices, fluoridated water, mouthrinses etc)

- continuous presence of F can inhibit carie progression

- uptake most rapid on enamel surface during first years of eruption

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what is dental fluorosis? what are its effects?

- form of hypomineralisation

- cumulative rather than threshold

- during mineralisation, enamel highly receptive to free F ions

- results from systemic ingestion of excessive amounts of fluoride during tooth development

- normal activity of ameoblasts may be inhibited - can result in discontinuity of crystal growth

- can appear clinically in varying degrees

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in dentin, where is the highest concentration of fluoride?

at the pulpal surface, until after recession of perio. attachment when root surface exposed to oral cavity

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fluoride uptake depends on two things, what are they?

- level of fluoride in the oral environment

- length of time of exposure

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why would demineralised enamel that remineralised in the presence of fluoride have a greater concentration of it than sound enamel?

- hypomineralised enamel absorbs fluoride in greater quantities than sound enamel

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what two things in the oral cavity are reservoirs for fluoride?

saliva and biofilm

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criteria for water fluoridation and compounds used

1. solubility in water

2. inexpensive

3. readily available

compounds: (solid) sodium fluoride, sodium silico-fluoride, (liquid) hydrofluorosilicic acid

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benefits of water fluoridation

1. topical source of fluoride on erupted tooth surfaces throughout life

2. dominant role in decline of prevalence and severity of dental carie rates (27%)

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three basic topical effects of fluoride to prevent dental caries: (inhibit, enhance, inhibit)

1. inhibit demineralisation

2. enhance remineralisation of lesions

3. inhibit bacterial activity by inhibiting enolase (enzyme needed by baccys to metabolise carbs)

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clinically, you should document (fluoride)

1. caries risk level

2. current use of fluoride toothpaste and exposure to fluoridated water

3. type, [ ], mode of delivery and postoperative instructions of professional topical fluorides provided

4. type, amount and instructions for use of prescription/over-counter patient applied fluoride products recommended

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the benefits of using toothpastes may be ____________, ___________ or _______

preventive, therapeutic or cosmetic

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why would you use toothpaste?

- application of therapeutic agents

- superficial cosmetic effects

- reduction of biofilm and gingivitis

- prevent dental caries (remineralisation of early non-cavitated ones too)

- reduction of dentin hypersensitivity

- reduction of supragingival calculus formation

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name different types of fluoride

- stannous fluoride

- sodium fluoride

- sodium monofluorophosphate

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what agents would you use for reduction of biofilm formation? why?

zinc citrate and zinc chloride (triclosan was used but banned for environmental effects)

used to prevent attachment of bacteria to tooth surface

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for in-home treatment of dentin hypersensitivity (the first intervention for this), what chemicals should you administer?

- potassium nitrate

- sodium fluoride

- pro-arginine formula

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for supragingival calculus formation, what toothpastes would help inhibit it and what would it contain?

- tar-tar toothpastes

- zinc salts (zinc Cl and zinc citrate), pyrophosphate salts

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removal of extrinsic stain on tooth surface is dependent on two things...

- mechanical removal of stained biofilm

- delivery of bleaching agent

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for halitosis, certain ingredients can reduce malodor by inhibiting the production of VSC. what is VSC? what ingredients would do this?

- VSC = volatile sulfur compounds

- chlorhexidine, CPC and zinc formulations would reduce VSCs

- stannous fluoride with sodium hexametaphosphate would too

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what are the most common ingredients in a toothpaste?

- abrasives

- humectants

- water

- all 20-40% prevalent

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approximately how much of the formulation will the active ingredient take up?

1.5-2% of formulation

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name one active ingredient for each of these therapeutic benefits:

antibiofilm/antigingivitis:

anti calculus:

desensitizer:

oral malodor:

AB/AG: stannous fluoride

AC: tetrapotassium pyrophosphate

D: arginine

OM: essential oils

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detergent in toothpaste benefits, give an example

- lower surface tension

- loosen surface deposits

- contribute to foaming action

- example is sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)

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abrasives purpose in toothpastes, give 2 examples

- cleaning and polishing agent

- polishing = smooth tooth surface (prevent/delay accumulation of stains and deposits)

- examples: silicates, calcium carbonate

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what is the RDA?

relative dentin abrasion values for a common toothpaste range, from:

0-70: low

70-100: med

100-150: high

150-250: harmful

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binders (thickeners) purpose in toothpastes. give 1 example

- stabilise formulation

- prevent separation

- example: seaweed colloids

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humectant purpose in toothpastes, give 1 example

- retain moisture and prevent hardening on air exposure

- glycerol, xylitol, sorbitol

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preservatives in toothpastes purpose, give 1 example

- prevent bacteria growth, prolong shelf life

- alcohol

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flavouring agents in toothpastes purpose, give examples

- mask ingredients that may have unpleasant flavour, or for patient acceptance

- essential oils (wintergreen, clove, cinnamon)

- xylitol, glycerol, sorbitol

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consideration for selection of toothpastes for paediatric patients

- birth to tooth eruption: parents clean child's gingiva with soft infant toothbrush

- eruption of first tooth: start brushing 2x daily, soft age appropriate toothbrush

- 2-5 yr old: pea-sized amount of toothpaste >3 yrs, MUST SUPERVISE, spit out and don't swallow toothpaste

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name a high fluoride toothpaste

neutrafluor 5000

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whitening toothpastes

  • oral b 3d white

  • colgate optic white

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children’s toothpaste active ingredients and mode of action

AI

  • sodium fluoride 500 ppm

MOA

  • sodium fluoride - reduces caries risk by inhibiting demineralisation and promoting remineralisation

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tooth mousse

  • active ingredient: CPP/ACP

  • prevent dental caries

  • prevent ortho-related demineralisation

  • erosion protect

  • dentin hypersensitivity