10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a process influenced by chemical agents in the treatment of periodontal disease?
Antipathogenic
What are adjunctive aids for plaque control?
Chemical agents
Which category of adjunctive aids is disclosing agents classified under?
Aids for supragingival plaque control
What do disclosing agents evaluate?
The presence of dental plaque
Which of the following is an example of a disclosing substance?
Erythros
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using chemical agents in the treatment of periodontal disease?
Plaque removal
Which category of adjunctive aids is toothpaste classified under?
Supragingival plaque control
What is the purpose of disclosing agents in periodontal treatment?
To demonstrate the presence of dental plaque
What are disclosing substances used for?
To demonstrate the presence of dental plaque
What are adjunctive aids for plaque control?
Supragingival irrigating devices
Study Notes
Periodontal Disease Treatment
- Antibiotics, antiseptics, and antifungals are examples of chemical agents used in the treatment of periodontal disease.
- However, tooth whitening is NOT a process influenced by chemical agents in the treatment of periodontal disease.
Adjunctive Aids for Plaque Control
- Adjunctive aids for plaque control include disclosing agents and toothpaste.
- Disclosing agents are classified under the category of chemical agents.
- Toothpaste is classified under the category of mechanical agents.
Disclosing Agents
- Disclosing agents evaluate the effectiveness of plaque control.
- Examples of disclosing substances include two-tone disclosing solutions and fluorescein.
- The purpose of disclosing agents in periodontal treatment is to reveal the presence of plaque.
- Disclosing substances are used to stain plaque making it visible for removal.
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