non operative management of caries

Question 1

what 4 factors are essential for caries?

Answer 1

host
bacteria
substrate
time

Question 2

what 3 main areas can be targeted for non-operative management of caries

Answer 2

dietary management and advice

oral hygiene and cleaning instructions

fluoride exposure to teeth

Question 3

how may exposure to fluoride be increased?

Answer 3

high fluoride toothpaste

fluoride varnish

chlorhexadine varnish (alternate treatment)

Silver diamine fluoride (children)

Question 4

describe the use of silver diamine fluoride and its benefits and cons

Answer 4

• used in paediatrics
• treats and arrests caries 96% of the time
• stains black so must apply petroleum jelly to soft tissues first
• good for non-cooperative attenders

Question 5

when may fissure sealants be used?

Answer 5

cavitation not evident

chalky white and some staining in fissures

etch, dry + ethanol, fissure seal