Dentifrices ppt222

2. Adentifricesisasubstanceused
withatoothbrushforthepurposeof
cleaningtheaccessiblesurfaceof
Theteeth
thistermisderivedfromdens
means(tooth)&fricaremeans(to
rub).

5. Caries Gingivitis

6. Tooth
sensitivty
Calculus

7. 1.Amount of toothpaste or gel needed for effective
cleaning is per sized dab on the top half of the
toothbrush
2.Dentifriceshould preferably dispersed in between
bristles rather than on the tips
3.Children under 6 years of age should only be
given half the amount of dentifrice as
compared to that of an adult.

10. 1.Abrasive agent(calcium
bicarbonate, calcium phosphate):
forms bulk of toothpaste. Helps to
polish tooth by eliminating calculus
and soft deposits as well as food
particles stuck on tooth and
external . It depend on a. the
hardness of abrasive b. the size of
abrasive particle c. shape of particle
.stains

11. 2.Humectant (sorbitol,mannitol):
the substance that prevents drying of
toothpaste and maintains wetness
and to maintain consistency of
toothpaste & it act as preservation
agent such as( sodium banzoate) ,
(glycerine) is a humectant
&sweetener agent.

14. 5.Sweetening agent
(sacchairn):added
to make the paste
acceptable for use
in mouth .

19. B . Sodium carbonate peroxide/
Hydrogen peroxide: toothpastes
claiming to whiten your teeth usually
have this ingredient.
C . Herbal ingredients: these ingredients
claim to be hypoallergenic due to presence of natural
ingredients instead of chemicals.
Few other ingredients: