Fluoride Regimes Flashcards
What is the fluoride concentration of mouthwash ?
225ppmF or 0.05% mouthwash.
From what age should mouthwash be recommended ?
7+
What is the potential toxic dose of fluoride ?
Over 5mg/kg bodyweight.
How should a patient be managed if they have exceeded 5mg/kg (<10mg/kg) of fluoride ?
Give milk and observe.
How should a patient be managed if they have ingested 5-15mg/kg of fluoride ?
Give milk and refer to hospital.
How should a patient be managed if they have ingested 15+mg/kg of fluoride ?
Refer directly to hospital for IV calcium gluconate.
Child 6 months to 6 years with low caries risk - what toothpaste recommendation ?
1000ppmF - pea sized amount.
Child <2 months with low caries risk - what toothpaste recommendation ?
1000ppmF - smear.
Child >3 with high caries risk - what toothpaste recommendation ?
1450ppmF.
Child >6 with low caries risk - what toothpaste recommendation ?
1450ppmF.
Child >10 with high caries risk - what toothpaste recommendation ?
2800ppmF.
Child >16 with high caries risk - what toothpaste recommendation ?
5000ppmF
What is the fluoride concentration of Duraphat fluoride varnish ?
22,600ppmF
How many times annually should children of low caries risk have Duraphat fluoride varnish applied ?
Twice.
