-decrease gingivitis

what does stannous

-decrease bleeding
fluoride do
-stains

-reducing plaque
what does zinc -reduces gingivitis
triclosan do? -no adverse side
effects observed

-anti-inflammatory,
what is baking soda
not really
used for?
-not proven effective

controls tartar and

what does soluble
calculus by interfering with
pyrophosphate do?
crystallization

antiseptic rinses topical or sub

work how? gingival effects

-inadequate technique
why might bacteria be left
-inaccessablie
behind after brushing and
-loss of motivation/
flossing
compliance
 -attacks the cell wall
CHX 4 features -reduces pellicle and plaque
-interferes with
bacterial adsorption
-substantivity in oral cavity

-disrupts cells walls

-blocks aggregation
4 features of listerine
-increase regeneration time
-extracts endotoxins

-does not stain

-OTC
advantages of listerine -does not promote
calculus formation
-patient compliance

gram negative
what is malodor caused by
anaerobic bacteria

-reduced aerosolized bacteria

what does pre op rinsing -reduced bacteria in saliva
lead to -reduces bacteremia
after ultrasonic

recommended regimen rinse 2x daily for 30

for listerine seconds after brushing
recommended regimen rinse 2x daily for 30
for perodex seconds after brushing

-reduces plaque
quaternary ammonium -mixed results
for gingivitis