10 Questions
Which of the following properties is NOT a characteristic of an ideal antimicrobial mouth rinse?
High allergenic potential
What is the purpose of using topical antiseptics prior to local anesthesia injection?
To prepare intraoral mucosal tissues
What is the minimum duration of application of CHG or povidone-iodine required to reduce oral flora at the injection site?
15 seconds
Which of the following mouth rinses is commonly used?
Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and phenol-based essential oil preparations
What is the benefit of using antimicrobial rinses prior to dental appointments?
Reduce the concentrations of microorganisms in treatment aerosols
What is the ideal concentration of CHG for reducing microorganisms in treatment aerosols?
0.12% CHG
What is the primary goal of using antimicrobial mouth rinses in infection control?
To reduce the concentrations of oral microflora
Which of the following is a characteristic of an ideal antimicrobial mouth rinse?
Nontoxic/noncarcinogenic to oral tissues
What is the purpose of using preprocedural mouth rinses?
To reduce the concentrations of microorganisms at the injection site
Why are nonalcoholic mouth rinses preferred in patients with mucositis or pregnancy?
They are poorly tolerated by patients with mucositis or pregnancy
This quiz covers the oral cavity's microbial environment, including oxygen, temperature, and nutrient conditions, and the various types of bacteria and viruses that inhabit it.
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