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Acid Forming?
Acidogenic
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Term
Definition
Acid Forming?
Acidogenic
A chemical that is used for therapeutic reasons?
Chemotherapeutic agent
Abbrev. For Chlorhexidine
CHX
The ability of an agent to bind to the pellicle, tooth surface, and soft tissue and be released over an extended period of time with the retention of its potency?
Substantivity
Coordinated action; acting jointly; for example, one drug might enhance the effect of another drug?
Synergistic Effect
A chemical with therapeutic properties that is delivered by rinsing or irrigation device?
Therapeutic rinse
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Acid Forming? | Acidogenic |
A chemical that is used for therapeutic reasons? | Chemotherapeutic agent |
Abbrev. For Chlorhexidine | CHX |
The ability of an agent to bind to the pellicle, tooth surface, and soft tissue and be released over an extended period of time with the retention of its potency? | Substantivity |
Coordinated action; acting jointly; for example, one drug might enhance the effect of another drug? | Synergistic Effect |
A chemical with therapeutic properties that is delivered by rinsing or irrigation device? | Therapeutic rinse |
A broad spectrum antibacterial and antigingivitis? | Chlorhexadine |
Purpose use of mouthrinses (professional treatment)? | To reduce the #’s of microorganisms in aersol |
Self care at home uses of mouth rinses? | biofilm control Caries Prevention Gingivitis prevention Halitosis control Post treatment Therapy (Perio surgery, extraction, Deep scaling/root planning) |
Substantivity of CHX? | 8-12 hours |
Mechanism of Action of CHX? | Binds to hard/soft tissue Causes cell lysis Binds to pellicle to prevent biofilm accumulation |
T/F CHX is the MOST effective antimicrobial and antigingivitis agent available for clinical use | True |
Uses of CHX? | before/after perio debridement Pts with high risk caries Immunocompromised pts/susceptible to infection Post surgery/ advanced wound healing |
Solution volume of CHX? | 0.12% |
Must have a prescription for CHX? | Yes |
Considerations for CHX? | Causes brown staining Heavier calculus formation Produces taste sensation (metallic) |
Characteristics of an Effective Chemotheraperutic Agent? | Nontoxic No or limited absorption Substantivity Bacterial specificity Low induced drug resistance |