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A dentrifice is a substance applied with a toothbrush or other applicator for? (4)

What two agents prevent the attachment of bacteria to a tooth surface?

Triclosan combined with_____and____ increases substantivity

T/F triclosan is a secondary agent that has shown efficacy in reducing gingival inflammation.
True False

T/F Fluoride decreases remineralization
True False

What is the most common agent used to reduce dentin hypersensitivity?

Tarter control dentrifices (supragingival) contain fluoride plus? (4)

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.

To achieve cosmetic results from a dentrifice there has to be________ removal of the stained biofilm and delivery of a ________agent.

most toothpastes contain all of these EXCEPT one:

A. detergent
B. abrasive
C. alcohol
D. humectant
E. sweetener
F. theraputic agent