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 (C)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of bactericidal activity in stannous fluoride?

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

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

<p>Fluoride (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Caries (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the role of Stannous fluoride in protecting teeth?

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

Which pH level causes enamel to dissolve?

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

What is the main cause of tooth sensitivity after whitening?

<p>Dehydration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

Which substance helps protect against mechanical wear and enamel erosion?

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

Why does Stannous fluoride irritate patients with aphthous ulcers?

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

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

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

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