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ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services

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Which item below is not a denture cleanser classification?
  1. Alkaline perborates
  2. Alkalinehypochlorites
  3. Dilute acids
  4. Undiluted acids
Explanation
Answer: D - Undiluted acids are not a denture cleanser classification. Alkaline perborates do not remove bad stains and they may harm dental liners. Alkalinehypochlorites may cause bleaching, corrode base-metal alloys, and leave a residual taste. Diluted acids may corrode base-metal alloys. Abrasive powders and creams can abrade denture surfaces.
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