Caries Risk

Question 1

fluoride dose for 0-6 months of age

Answer 1

NO FLUORIDE

Question 2

fluoride dose for 6 months to 3 years of age

Answer 2

0.25mg (<0.3ppm fl)

Question 3

fluoride dose for 3 yr olds to 6 yr olds

Answer 3

0. 50mg (<0.3ppm fl)

0. 25mg (0.3-0.6ppm fl)

Question 4

fluoride dose for 6-16yr olds

Answer 4

1. 0mg (<0.03ppm fl)

0. 50mg (0.3-0.6ppm fl)

Question 5

questionable/very mild/mild/moderate/severe fluorosis?

a few white flecks or white spots

Answer 5

questionable

Question 6

questionable/very mild/mild/moderate/severe fluorosis?

small, opaque, paper-white areas involving less than 25% of the surface

Answer 6

very mild

Question 7

questionable/very mild/mild/moderate/severe fluorosis?

white opacities are more extensive but do not invole as much as 50% of the surface

Answer 7

mild

Question 8

questionable/very mild/mild/moderate/severe fluorosis?

all enamel surfaces affected; frequent brown staining

Answer 8

moderate

Question 9

questionable/very mild/mild/moderate/severe fluorosis?

discrete or confluent pitting; brown stains are widespread; all enamel surfaces affected

Answer 9

severe

Question 10

management of acute fluoride toxicity

Answer 10

induce vomitting by administering an emetic
admin fl binding liquid orally (1% calcium chloride or calcium gluconate, milk of magnesia or milk)
activate EMS
support resp and circ if necessary