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What is the primary mechanism by which stannous fluoride exhibits bacteriostatic activity?
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?
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?
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?
What is the effect of stannous fluoride on Streptococcus mutans metabolism?
Why is it crucial to ask who paid for research studies?
Why is it crucial to ask who paid for research studies?
What is the role of bactericidal activity in stannous fluoride?
What is the role of bactericidal activity in stannous fluoride?
What is the importance of using both toothbrush and toothpaste in oral care?
What is the importance of using both toothbrush and toothpaste in oral care?
What is the active ingredient in most dentifrice that provides chemical and oral health benefits?
What is the active ingredient in most dentifrice that provides chemical and oral health benefits?
Which of the following dental issues can stannous fluoride help with?
Which of the following dental issues can stannous fluoride help with?
What are the two inactive ingredients used to stabilize the stannous molecule in toothpaste?
What are the two inactive ingredients used to stabilize the stannous molecule in toothpaste?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit observed when stannous fluoride is added to toothpaste?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit observed when stannous fluoride is added to toothpaste?
How does stannous fluoride contribute to reducing methyl sensitivity (tooth hypersensitivity)?
How does stannous fluoride contribute to reducing methyl sensitivity (tooth hypersensitivity)?
Which of the following is awarded to stannous fluoride by the American Chemical Society as a chemical historic landmark?
Which of the following is awarded to stannous fluoride by the American Chemical Society as a chemical historic landmark?
What feature of Stannous fluoride makes the molecule less variant, contributing to its benefits?
What feature of Stannous fluoride makes the molecule less variant, contributing to its benefits?
What is the role of Stannous fluoride in protecting teeth?
What is the role of Stannous fluoride in protecting teeth?
Which pH level causes enamel to dissolve?
Which pH level causes enamel to dissolve?
What is the main cause of tooth sensitivity after whitening?
What is the main cause of tooth sensitivity after whitening?
Which whitening agent is NOT an acid and thus does not cause tooth erosion?
Which whitening agent is NOT an acid and thus does not cause tooth erosion?
What is the main function of carbamide peroxide in tooth whitening?
What is the main function of carbamide peroxide in tooth whitening?
Why is it recommended to wait 30 minutes after carrier application in light-activated whitening?
Why is it recommended to wait 30 minutes after carrier application in light-activated whitening?
Which substance helps protect against mechanical wear and enamel erosion?
Which substance helps protect against mechanical wear and enamel erosion?
Why does Stannous fluoride irritate patients with aphthous ulcers?
Why does Stannous fluoride irritate patients with aphthous ulcers?
What ratio of concentration to contact time is important in bleaching for results?
What ratio of concentration to contact time is important in bleaching for results?
