27. Minimally invasive in Primary Teeth Flashcards
1
Q
Basic elements of care
A
- deal with acute symptoms
- behaviour management
- prevention
- stabilisation and restoration
- extractions
- aesthetic work
- orthodontics
- review/recall
2
Q
What are the pillars of prevention?
A
- oral hygeine
- fissure sealants
- fluoride
- diet
- dental recall
3
Q
Appropriate advice for kids health
A
- technique
- suitability of brush
- type of toothpaste
- when to brush
- need or not for other aids
4
Q
When do kids brush their own teeth ?
A
- shoelace tying age
- 7 or 8
5
Q
Toothpaste for children 0-3
A
smear
at least 1000 ppm fluoride
6
Q
Toothpaste for 3-6 yrs
A
pea sized amount
at least 1000ppm fluoride
7
Q
Toothpaste for 0-6 giving concern
A
1350-1500 ppm fluoride
8
Q
Toothpaste for children 7+
A
1350-1500 ppm fluoride
9
Q
Recommendations for toothpaste
A
- not fancy or expensive
- flavoured if needed
- non-foaming
10
Q
Prescription toothpaste has what fluoride?
A
- 2800 ppm for 10+ yrs
- 5000 ppm for 16+ yrs
11
Q
When to brush for kids
A
twice a day
as soon as the first primary tooth erupts
12
Q
Are other oral hygeine aids needed?
A
- interdental in ortho
- floss at 12+
- mouthwash at a different time to brushing (8+ as can spit it out)
13
Q
In patients under 18 what’s the shortest recall?
A
3 months
14
Q
In patients under 18, what’s the longest recall?
A
12 months
15
Q
3 approaches to restoration
A
- prevention alone
- biological
- conventional
