2. The term ‘dentrifice’ is a french word for tooth paste
derived from dens (tooth) and fricare (to rub).
A simple, contemporary definition of a dentifrice is a
mixture used on the tooth in conjunction with a
toothbrush.
Available as:
toothpastes, toothpowders,liquid and gels.
DEFINITION
3. • Assists the toothbrush to mechanically
remove stains,debris and soft deposits
from the teeth.
• To impart a polished surface to the
tooth.
• They act as vehicles for the delivery of
therapeutic agents.
eg:fluorides,remineralising agents
FUNCTIONS:
4. Basic component of dentrifice is the abrasive.
The abrasive concenterations in paste and gel
dentrifices are 50%-75% lower than those of
powder dentrifices.
So powder should be used more sparingly and
with greater caution by patients to avoid
excessive dentinal abrasion and pulpal
sensitivity.
DENTRIFICE COMPOSITION
5.
6. An ideal toothpaste should provide the greatest possible
cleaning action on the tooth surface with the lowest
abrasion rate.
DENTRIFICE ABRASIVENESS
