Anticaries, antiplaque, anti-gingivitis agents INFLAM

Which concentration of topical fluoride provides a driving force to penetrate the dental biofilm and concentrate it into areas with early lesions?

What is the main mechanism of action of topical fluoride on enamel?

How does higher concentrations of fluoride affect the retention of fluoride in the oral cavity?

What is the possible antibacterial effect of fluoride?

Why does fluorapatite resist acid degradation better than biologic enamel?

Which of the following is a potential consequence of fluoride toxicity on bone?

How does excess fluoride (fluoride toxicity) affect the organization of newly laid down bone?

What effect can fluoride have on the release of PTH from the parathyroid gland?

What is a potential consequence of increased PTH release caused by fluoride?

How can fluoride affect the susceptibility to osteoporosis in the elderly?

What is a potential risk associated with fluoride toxicity on bone?

What can fluoride toxicity on bone lead to over time?

What is the potential cosmetic treatment for fluorosis?

What is the usual intake of fluoride per day?

What is the lethal dose of fluoride per day?

How does acute toxicity of fluoride occur?

Which group is recommended to see a dentist every 3 months for evaluation of oral health?

What can periodontal disease cause in pregnant women?

Which patients can develop gingivitis due to herpes simplex virus (HSV)?

What is a possible consequence of using medications like anti-convulsants and cyclosporine and calcium channel blocking drugs?

When can anti-plaque mouthwashes be used to replace mechanical toothbrushing?

What can periodontal disease contribute to in diabetics?

Which patients may require the use of acyclovir for oral lesions?

Which type of toothbrush would be better suited for mentally or physically-handicapped patients who are unable to brush their teeth themselves?

When should an ultrasonic toothbrush be used transiently?

What is the therapeutic benefit of using anti-plaque mouthwashes for patients with subgingival inflammation?

What is necessary for patients with subgingival inflammation?

What should be noted about the use of anti-plaque mouthwashes for patients with subgingival inflammation?

Which of the following is an adjunct therapy for periodontal disease?

What is the main mechanism of action of benzophenanthridines in dental hygiene products?

What is the MOA of biguanide antiseptics like chlorhexidine?

Which of the following is a characteristic of chlorhexidine?

Which of the following is a potential consequence of fluoride toxicity on bone?

Which of the following is a common side effect of chlorhexidine rinse?

What is the recommended waiting time after brushing the teeth before using a chlorhexidine rinse?

Which of the following is NOT a side effect of chlorhexidine rinse?

What can ingestion of chlorhexidine by a small child result in?

Which of the following is a possible side effect of chlorhexidine rinse?

Which of the following products contains chlorhexidine?

How often should Peridex® rinse be used?

What is the recommended duration of use for chlorhexidine in normal periodontal patients?

Which antiseptic has anti-inflammatory activity due to its anti-oxidative activity?

Why should patients using chlorhexidine avoid tea, coffee, and red wine?

Which antiseptic is less effective than chlorhexidine due to having only one cationic site?

What can high concentrations of cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) over time induce?

Which antiseptic has a poor effect in plaque inhibition?

Which antiseptic is a prototypical example of phenolic antiseptics?

Which enzyme does triclosan block to inhibit fatty acid synthesis?

Which of the following is a potential concern associated with the use of triclosan?

What is the mode of action of oxygenating agents?

What should be avoided in children or those with alcohol addiction?

What is the suggested mode of action of delmopinol?

What is the potential issue with prolonged use of iodophors?

What is the mode of action of halogens and halogen-releasing compounds?

What is the active ingredients in several antiplaque or anti-gingivitis agent?

Which antibiotic is typically used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing for untreated chronic periodontitis?

Which antibiotic can serve as an alternative for those with allergies to penicillin or penicillin-resistant infections?

Which antibiotic blocks cell wall synthesis in Gram+ bacteria and is useful for prevention of dental plaque after periodontal surgery?

Which mouth rinse is recommended for those who cannot brush their teeth?

In addition to antibiotics, what is another important factor in the treatment of infected tissue?

Which patients may require the use of antibiotics in dental treatment?

Which antibiotic can be used as an alternative for those with allergies to penicillin or penicillin-resistant infections?

Which antibiotic is a glycopeptide antibiotic that blocks cell wall synthesis in Gram+ bacteria?

Which of the following is the suggested mode of action of delmopinol?

What is the typical first line treatment for untreated chronic periodontitis, used as an adjunct to scaling and root planing?

Which is the best procedure for disrupting dental biofilm?

What is the role of fluoride in treating dental caries?

What is the main reason why antibiotics may not be useful if the tissue has become necrotic?

When should systemic antibiotics be used in dental treatment?