Topical Fluoride

Question 1

4 components of caries management exam

Answer 1

• data collection
• risk assessment
• treatment
• follow up

Question 2

what is included in “treatment”?

Answer 2

restorative, fluoride, self-management, oral hygiene, diet, Rx

Question 3

under 2 age amount of F toothpaste

Answer 3

“smear” or rice sized

Question 4

age 2-5 amount of F toothpaste

Answer 4

pea-sized

Question 5

the probable toxic dose of fluoride

Answer 5

5 mg/kg

Question 6

a ___lb child who ingests 2oz of fluoride toothpaste have an OTC ___ppm exposure

Answer 6

25lb, 1100 ppm acute exposure

Question 7

remember that 5% NaF is approved as a…

Answer 7

cavity liner and for hypersensitivity; NOT for caries prevention

Question 8

in preschool children, ____ benefit more than _____

Answer 8

Mx anterior teeth, pit and fissure surfaces

Question 9

one drop ____ per arch

Answer 9

100 uL

Question 10

which is better, thinner or thicker?

Answer 10

thinner

Question 11

greater fluoride release when you spread F over a _________

Answer 11

greater surface area

Question 12

if you place a thick layer, it may be _____

Answer 12

abraded away before full beneficial use

Question 13

allergies to be aware of for fluoride varnishes

Answer 13

pine nuts, Rosin

Question 14

brush on gels do/do not inhibit bacterial growth

Answer 14

do not

Question 15

proof for brush-on gel as an effective therapy for high-risk children is ____

Answer 15

inconclusive

Question 16

2 professional options for ages over 6 for topical fluoride

Answer 16

5% NaF varnish
or
1.23% APF gel for at least 4 minutes

Question 17

OTC % for NaF mouthrinse

Answer 17

0.05%

Question 18

ortho patients are just the same as other patients, t/f?

Answer 18

false

Question 19

0.2% sodium fluoride rinse can be used…

Answer 19

daily or once/week

Question 20

for 12+ children and high risk option (1/2)…

Answer 20

1.1% NaF (5000ppm)

Question 21

for 12+ children and high risk option (2/2)…

Answer 21

1. after brush gel (Prevident 5000)

2. toothpaste abrasive particles (Prevident 5000 plus)