Stannous Fluoride in Dental Products
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What is the primary mechanism by which stannous fluoride exhibits bacteriostatic activity?

  • Inhibiting bacterial metabolism
  • Preventing cell growth, cell adherence, and toxin production (correct)
  • Disrupting bacterial cell membranes
  • Causing bacterial cell lysis

    • Why is it essential to assess patients thoroughly in the clinic?

  • To understand the product's science
  • To develop provider knowledge and skills
  • To understand the patient's oral health needs (correct)
  • To get answers to patients' questions

    • What is the chemical element responsible for stannous fluoride's antimicrobial activity?

  • Hydrogen
  • Silver
  • Tin (correct)
  • Fluoride

    • What is the effect of stannous fluoride on Streptococcus mutans metabolism?

    <p>It makes pH levels less acidic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it crucial to ask who paid for research studies?

    <p>To identify potential biases in the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of bactericidal activity in stannous fluoride?

    <p>Causing bacterial cell lysis and death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of using both toothbrush and toothpaste in oral care?

    <p>To reduce bacterial growth and plaque formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the active ingredient in most dentifrice that provides chemical and oral health benefits?

    <p>Fluoride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following dental issues can stannous fluoride help with?

    <p>Caries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two inactive ingredients used to stabilize the stannous molecule in toothpaste?

    <p>Sodium gluconate and glycine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit observed when stannous fluoride is added to toothpaste?

    <p>Increased caries formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does stannous fluoride contribute to reducing methyl sensitivity (tooth hypersensitivity)?

    <p>By occluding dentinal tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is awarded to stannous fluoride by the American Chemical Society as a chemical historic landmark?

    <p>Chemical staining prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of Stannous fluoride makes the molecule less variant, contributing to its benefits?

    <p>Neutralizes endotoxins (LPS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Stannous fluoride in protecting teeth?

    <p>Forms a barrier against acid interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pH level causes enamel to dissolve?

    <p>pH 5.5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of tooth sensitivity after whitening?

    <p>Dehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which whitening agent is NOT an acid and thus does not cause tooth erosion?

    <p>Hydrogen peroxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of carbamide peroxide in tooth whitening?

    <p>Oxidative whitening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it recommended to wait 30 minutes after carrier application in light-activated whitening?

    <p>To allow for diffusion of hydrogen peroxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance helps protect against mechanical wear and enamel erosion?

    <p>Stannous fluoride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Stannous fluoride irritate patients with aphthous ulcers?

    <p>It can cause mucosal sloughing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ratio of concentration to contact time is important in bleaching for results?

    <p>3:1</p> Signup and view all the answers

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