Community Based Fluoride Delivery

Question 1

how is systemic fluoride applied

Answer 1

through pre-eruptive incorporation during tooth development

Question 2

how is topical fluoride applied

Answer 2

post-eruptive involvement in dynamic process of demineralisation and remineralisation

Question 3

how does fluoride prevent caries

Answer 3

promotes remineralisation
fluoro-apatite less susceptible to demineralisation
affects bacteria and metabolic pathways - less acid produced

Question 4

what are some kitchen items that can deliver fluoride

Answer 4

fluoridated salt
fluoridated milk

Question 5

what are examples of fluoride delivery

Answer 5

fluoride supplements
fluoride mouthrinses

Question 6

what is the concentration for daily fluoride mouthrinses

Answer 6

0.05% 227ppmF

Question 7

what is the concentration of weekly fluoride mouthrinses

Answer 7

0.2% 909ppmF

Question 8

what are fluoride boosters

Answer 8

used with other delivery of fluoride either at home or in office
cannot be given to those with milk allergies

Question 9

what are acidulated phosphate fluoride gels

Answer 9

professionally applied
concentration of 12,300ppmF
require custom made trays

Question 10

what is the sodium fluoride concentration in fluoride varnish (duraphat)

Answer 10

50mg/ ml 22, 600ppmF

Question 11

what dental materials can be fluoride releasing

Answer 11

Resin Modified Glass Ionomer

Question 12

what factors determine anticaries activity of fluoride toothpaste

Answer 12

fluoride concentration
frequency of application
rinsing behaviours
when brushing takes place

Question 13

what are issues with using fluoride

Answer 13

inevitable ingestion
increased risk of enamel fluorosis

Question 14

how much fluoride do kids need to swallow before it is fluorosis

Answer 14

0.1mg per kg of body weight