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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. Pr...

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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?

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