February 19, 2025

Dentifrices

Dentifrices

Dentifrices are oral hygiene products used to clean teeth and maintain good oral health. They are available in various forms, such as toothpaste, gels, powders, and mouthwashes, and typically contain a combination of ingredients that help to remove plaque, prevent tooth decay and gum disease, and freshen breath.

Some common ingredients found in dentifrices include:

  1. Abrasives: Abrasives are used to remove plaque and surface stains from teeth. Common abrasives include calcium carbonate, silica, and aluminum oxide.
  2. Fluoride: Fluoride is added to dentifrices to help prevent tooth decay by strengthening tooth enamel and making it more resistant to acid erosion. Sodium fluoride and stannous fluoride are commonly used forms of fluoride in dentifrices.
  3. Antimicrobial agents: Antimicrobial agents, such as triclosan and essential oils, are added to dentifrices to help prevent gum disease by killing bacteria that cause plaque and gingivitis.
  4. Desensitizing agents: Dentifrices may also contain desensitizing agents, such as potassium nitrate or strontium chloride, to help reduce tooth sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures.
  5. Tartar control agents: Tartar control agents, such as pyrophosphates and zinc citrate, are added to dentifrices to help prevent the formation of tartar, a hard, mineralized deposit that can lead to gum disease and tooth decay.
  6. Whitening agents: Some dentifrices also contain whitening agents, such as hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, to help remove surface stains and brighten teeth.

It’s important to choose a dentifrice that meets your individual oral health needs and to follow proper brushing and flossing techniques to maintain good oral hygiene. Regular dental checkups and professional cleanings are also essential for maintaining optimal oral health.

First Year B Pharm Notes, Syllabus, Books, PDF Subjectwise/Topicwise

F Y B Pharm Sem-IS Y B Pharm Sem-II
BP101T Human Anatomy and Physiology I TheoryBP201T Human Anatomy and Physiology II – Theory
BP102T Pharmaceutical Analysis I TheoryBP202T Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I Theory
BP103T Pharmaceutics I TheoryBP203T Biochemistry – Theory
BP104T Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry TheoryBP204T Pathophysiology – Theory
BP105T Communication skills TheoryBP205T Computer Applications in Pharmacy Theory
BP106RBT Remedial BiologyBP206T Environmental sciences – Theory
BP106RMT Remedial Mathematics TheoryBP207P Human Anatomy and Physiology II Practical
BP107P Human Anatomy and Physiology PracticalBP208P Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry I Practical
BP108P Pharmaceutical Analysis I PracticalBP209P Biochemistry Practical
BP109P Pharmaceutics I PracticalBP210P Computer Applications in Pharmacy Practical
BP110P Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry Practical
BP111P Communication skills Practical
BP112RBP Remedial Biology Practical

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