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16 Cards in this Set
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inhibits nucleation of calculus SUPRAgingivally
does not effect fluoride ion |
pyrophosphate
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Desensitizer
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potassium nitrate & strontium chloride
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anti-gingivitis agent
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triclosan
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thicken toothpaste and provide cohesion of ingredients
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Binders
-Xanthan gum -carbomer -carrageenan |
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retain moisture and prevent hardending
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humectants
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lowers surface tension for dispersion of ingredients
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surfactant
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traps and holds phosphate and inhibits nucleation of calculus and coats crystals to prevent maturation
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zinc
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hinhibits nucleation of calculus, holds calcium in solution and coast crystals to prevent maturation
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gantrez
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-most common method of brushing
-bristled next to teeth and moved back and forth, scrubbing horizontally |
Scrub method
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Bristled placed next to gingiva with the handle of toothbrush turned to stroke the bristles across the sides of teeth
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Roll method
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Brush placed at 45 degree angle, gentle vibratory pressure back and forth, bristled ends into sulcus
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Bass Method
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Pressure applied laterally against the gingival margin
-the sides rather than ends of bristles are used (avoid gingival sulci -recommended for cleaning in areas with progressing gingival recession and root exposure (prevent abrasion) |
Stillman method
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-suitable for gentle plaque removal and gingival massage
-emphasizes stimulation of the gingival circulation -temporary cleaning in areas of healing wounds after perio surgery |
Charter method
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dental floss used to clean under pontiffs of fixed bridges
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floss threaders
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cone shaped or cylindrical buries made of bristled mounted on a handle
-clean large, irregular or concave tooth surfaces adjacent to wide embrasure spaces |
Interdental brushes
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-provide access to furcation areas or isolated areas of deep recession on lingual surface of mandibular molars and premolars
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single-tufted brushes
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