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Which of the following properties is NOT a characteristic of an ideal antimicrobial mouth rinse?
Which of the following properties is NOT a characteristic of an ideal antimicrobial mouth rinse?
- Prolonged residual activity
- Lack of development of resistant microbial strains
- High allergenic potential (correct)
- Broad spectrum activity
What is the purpose of using topical antiseptics prior to local anesthesia injection?
What is the purpose of using topical antiseptics prior to local anesthesia injection?
- To prepare intraoral mucosal tissues (correct)
- To kill oral flora
- To reduce the concentrations of microorganisms in treatment aerosols
- To reduce the risk of viral infections
What is the minimum duration of application of CHG or povidone-iodine required to reduce oral flora at the injection site?
What is the minimum duration of application of CHG or povidone-iodine required to reduce oral flora at the injection site?
- 30 seconds
- 15 seconds (correct)
- 10 seconds
- 60 seconds
Which of the following mouth rinses is commonly used?
Which of the following mouth rinses is commonly used?
What is the benefit of using antimicrobial rinses prior to dental appointments?
What is the benefit of using antimicrobial rinses prior to dental appointments?
What is the ideal concentration of CHG for reducing microorganisms in treatment aerosols?
What is the ideal concentration of CHG for reducing microorganisms in treatment aerosols?
What is the primary goal of using antimicrobial mouth rinses in infection control?
What is the primary goal of using antimicrobial mouth rinses in infection control?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an ideal antimicrobial mouth rinse?
Which of the following is a characteristic of an ideal antimicrobial mouth rinse?
What is the purpose of using preprocedural mouth rinses?
What is the purpose of using preprocedural mouth rinses?
Why are nonalcoholic mouth rinses preferred in patients with mucositis or pregnancy?
Why are nonalcoholic mouth rinses preferred in patients with mucositis or pregnancy?
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