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| During which age range would you recommend fluoride supplements if the water source is NOT fluoridated |
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| Fluoride reaction with hydroxyapatite forms which structure? |
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| What is the recommended fluoride delivery method for pre-eruptive and eruptive children? |
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| What is the recommended fluoride delivery method for post-eruptive children? |
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| what are some sources of systemic fluoride? |
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| What are some sources of topical fluoride? |
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toothpaste
rinses
gels
prophy paste |
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| What percentage of the US does not have fluoridated water? |
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| Where can you check to see if your water is fluoridated? |
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water bill
city water services |
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| What is the caries reduction with fluoride use? |
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| What fluoride product would you prescribe adults who need additional enamel and root protection from carries? |
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| What are three examples on conditions/circumstances that would warrant recommending fluoride for adults? |
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after or during radiation therapy
xerostomia
caries prevention for under over-denture |
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| What impact does fluoride have on bone? |
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| How does fluoride help against perio disease? |
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| What are some foods with natural fluoride (6) |
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tea
fish
meat
eggs
veggies
fruit |
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| What is the max amount of fluoride (ml) that can be added PER TRAY for a child? |
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| What is the max amount of fluoride (ml) that can be added PER TRAY for an adult |
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| What are some disadvantages of stannous fluoride? |
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| stains hypocalcified areas |
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| What is the chemical formula for Stannous fluoride? |
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| What is a form/product of stannous fluoride? |
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| What are some circumstances that would warrant use of stannous fluoride? (5) |
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increased caries
hypersensitivity
xerostomia
radiation therapy
remineralize incipient caries |
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| What is the chemical formula for sodium flouride? |
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| What form of fluoride is most commonly used in school programs and in what concentration is it used? |
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| What are some circumstances that would warrant use of sodium fluoride? |
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| crowns, veneers, procelain |
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| acidulated phosphate fluoride |
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| What are some contraindications for using APF? |
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procelain, veneers, glass
Can etch the surface |
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| What are 4 benefits of APF? |
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caries prevention
does not irritate gingiva
doesn't stain
good taste |
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| Which form of fluoride doesn't come in a toothpaste form? |
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| Which form of fluoride is typically found in toothpastes but can cause sloughing of the gingiva? |
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| Sodium MFP (monofluorophosphate) |
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| Mouthrinses should not be used for which age range? |
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| less than 6 years old (need to be able to spit) |
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| What are some indications for fluoride mouthrinse? (7) |
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demineralized areas
root exposure
ortho/retainers
xerostomia
hypersensitivity
newly erupted teeth
smooth surfaces |
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| What two fluoride formulations are found in gels? |
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| After applying varnish, what two instructions should you give your patient? |
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wait 2-3 hours to brush
can eat or drink immediately |
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| What is the most cost effective method of preventing tooth decay from a public health perspective? |
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| How much water needs to be consumed to get the recommended 1 mg dose of fluoride? |
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| 4-8 oz glass of water daily |
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| How many minutes does it take for fluoride toxicity symptoms to develop? |
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| What are some symptoms of fluoride toxicity? (5) |
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nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
stomach pain
increase thirst |
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| What would you administer to a patient suffering from fluoride toxicity> |
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ipecac syrup
calcium (tums) |
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