Fluoride and simplified BPE Flashcards
1
Q
what teeth does a simplified BPE assess?
A
index teeth
UR6 UR1 IL6
LR6 LL1 LL6
2
Q
what must be done upon examination at ages 8-9?
A
sweep buccal sulcus to feel for canines
3
Q
what assessment tool is used for tooth surface loss?
A
BEWE - basic erosive wear examination
4
Q
BEWE score 0
A
no tooth surface loss
5
Q
BEWE score 1
A
initial loss of surface texture
6
Q
BEWE score 2
A
distinct defect, hard tissue loss <50% of surface area
7
Q
BEWE score 3
A
hard tissue loss >50% surface area
8
Q
BEWE score 8
A
ortho appliances, caries, restoration >25% surface area, partial eruption, trauma, crown cant be assessed
9
Q
BEWE score 9
A
missing
