Dentistry for Doctors Flashcards
1
Q
Describe primary dentition, along with the key ages wrt this.
A
Primary dentition • 5 teeth in each quadrant • 2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 molar --------------- • Eruption begins at 6 months of age • Complete by 2 1/2 years • Last primary molar shed by 12 years of age
2
Q
Describe permanent dentition, along with the key ages wrt this.
A
Permanent dentition • 8 teeth in each quadrant • 2 incisors, 1 canine, 2 premolars, 3 molars • Eruption begins at 6 years of age • Complete by 18 years
3
Q
Describe evidence based guideline recommendations for caries prevention in children.
A
- Adult paste (at least 1000ppm F)
- Pea sized amount (smear if < 3 years)
- Twice daily
- Spit, not rinse
- “Nuthin’ after brushin’” at night, except water
