CRA+ Prevention

Question 1

List components of CRA (8)

Answer 1

MH
Diet
SH
Plaque
Diet
F use
Saliva
Clinical evidence

Question 2

List components of CP

Answer 2

FS
FV
F supplements
F toothpaste
Radiographs
Sugar free meds
OHI
Diet advice

Question 3

List toothpaste strengths

Answer 3

1000 - <3
1450 - >3 (or high risk under 3)
2800 - 10+
5000 - 16+

Question 4

Give TBI

Answer 4

Pea size or smear
All surfaces
Spit dont rinse
2x daily for 2mins
Small brush strokes up to gums
Split into quadrants
Children under 8 should be supervised
No eating/drinking after brushing at night
Wait 30m in morning

Question 5

Give diet advice

Answer 5

Cut sugary snacks/drinks down
Sugary mealtimes only
Sugary drinks mealtime + straw
Safe snacks: crackers/cheese/breadsticks
Safe drinks: water/milk between meals
Frequency over quantity
Look out for hidden sugars - tomato sauce

Question 6

High risk vs standard FS/FV/radiographs

Answer 6

FS
- Perm molars
- 6,7,4,5,2s

FV
- 2x yearly
- 4x yearly

Radiographs
- Yearly
- 6mths