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Which of the following ingredients provides therapeutic benefits in mouthwashes?
Which of the following ingredients provides therapeutic benefits in mouthwashes?
- Water
- Fluoride (correct)
- Glycerin
- Ethanol
A mouthwash is formulated without which of the following components?
A mouthwash is formulated without which of the following components?
- Astringent
- Buffering agent
- Binding agent (correct)
- Water
What is the spectrum of activity of chlorhexidine against bacteria?
What is the spectrum of activity of chlorhexidine against bacteria?
- Effective against Gram-negative bacteria only
- Effective against Gram-positive bacteria only
- Equally effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Effective against a wide range of bacteria but more effective against Gram-positive bacteria (correct)
Which of the following mouthwashes incorporates a mild local anesthetic within its formulation?
Which of the following mouthwashes incorporates a mild local anesthetic within its formulation?
What ingredient categorizes Listerine as a specific type of mouthwash?
What ingredient categorizes Listerine as a specific type of mouthwash?
What is the definition of a bactericidal agent?
What is the definition of a bactericidal agent?
How does a bacteriostatic agent affect bacterial growth?
How does a bacteriostatic agent affect bacterial growth?
In the original formulation of Corsodyl mouthwash, what was the concentration of chlorhexidine gluconate?
In the original formulation of Corsodyl mouthwash, what was the concentration of chlorhexidine gluconate?
Under what circumstances should all patients be advised to use a mouthwash?
Under what circumstances should all patients be advised to use a mouthwash?
What is NOT typically a side effect associated with the prolonged or excessive use of chlorhexidine mouthwash?
What is NOT typically a side effect associated with the prolonged or excessive use of chlorhexidine mouthwash?
Which of the following is a primary function of oxygenating agents in mouthwashes?
Which of the following is a primary function of oxygenating agents in mouthwashes?
What role do buffering agents primarily serve in mouthwash formulations?
What role do buffering agents primarily serve in mouthwash formulations?
Which of the following is a primary reason for including water in mouthwash formulations?
Which of the following is a primary reason for including water in mouthwash formulations?
How does fluoride contribute to the effectiveness of mouthwash in preventing dental caries?
How does fluoride contribute to the effectiveness of mouthwash in preventing dental caries?
Why might some mouthwashes contain astringents?
Why might some mouthwashes contain astringents?
What is the implication of chlorhexidine's cationic nature for its efficacy?
What is the implication of chlorhexidine's cationic nature for its efficacy?
What is a possible mechanism of action for phenols in mouthwash?
What is a possible mechanism of action for phenols in mouthwash?
What oral condition might warrant using a mouthwash containing a mild local anesthetic?
What oral condition might warrant using a mouthwash containing a mild local anesthetic?
What distinguishes bactericidal mouthwashes from those that are merely bacteriostatic?
What distinguishes bactericidal mouthwashes from those that are merely bacteriostatic?
Which of the following is a consideration when advising patients about mouthwash use?
Which of the following is a consideration when advising patients about mouthwash use?
Flashcards
Mouthwash Components?
Mouthwash Components?
Fluoride, phenols and oxygenating agents.
Components of Mouthwashes?
Components of Mouthwashes?
Astringents, buffering agents, anodynes and water.
Chlorhexidine and Bacteria
Chlorhexidine and Bacteria
Chlorhexidine is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Local Anaesthetic Mouthwash?
Local Anaesthetic Mouthwash?
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Listerine Type?
Listerine Type?
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Bactericidal Definition?
Bactericidal Definition?
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Bacteriostatic Definition?
Bacteriostatic Definition?
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Chlorhexidine Gluconate Concentration?
Chlorhexidine Gluconate Concentration?
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Advise Mouthwash Use?
Advise Mouthwash Use?
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Chlorhexidine Overuse Side Effect?
Chlorhexidine Overuse Side Effect?
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Study Notes
- Mouthwashes contain anesthetics, fluoride, phenols, and oxygenating agents.
- Binding agents are not a component of mouthwashes.
- Chlorhexidine is not only effective against gram+ bacteria.
- Eludril contains a mild local anesthetic.
- Listerine is a phenol-based mouthwash.
- Bactericidal does not define slowing the rate of bacteria growth.
- Bacteriostatic defines slowing the rate of bacteria growth.
- The concentration of chlorhexidine gluconate in original Corsodyl mouthwash is 0.2%.
- Not all patients should be advised to use a mouthwash.
- Whitening is not a side effect of overuse of chlorhexidine.
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