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| 5. Abrasives
- Ca carbonate, hydrated silica |
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| Ca pyrophosphate, Na bicarbonate |
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| Function: removal of plaque, stains,
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| 6. Detergents
- Na laurylsulphate |
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| Function: used to reduce surface
tension and |
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removal of debris from the tooth |
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| 7. Therapeutic
agents - Stannous Fl |
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| Function: increased uptake of Fl ion
leading to |
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resistance of Fluorapatite to acid demin |
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