Prior to film placement, preprocedural mouthrinses are considered:

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Preprocedural mouthrinses are used to reduce the number of microorganisms in the mouth before a dental procedure. Antiseptics are agents that can reduce or eliminate microorganisms on living tissue, such as the mouth. Disinfectants and sterilants are used on inanimate objects, such as dental instruments. Sanitizers are used to reduce but not necessarily eliminate microorganisms on inanimate objects. Preprocedural mouthrinses are therefore considered antiseptics.

Prior to Film Placement, Preprocedural Mouthrinses Are Considered