Fluorides II Topical Flashcards
T/F. Low concentration topical fluorides should be used with high frequency at home.
True, and high concentration topical fluorides should be used at low frequencies in office.
T/F. Fluoride prophy paste has no caries benefit.
True.
With 1.23%APF, which is safer…foam or gel?
foam
foam also has a better patient acceptance because the gel is too easy to swallow and it has an unpleasant mouth feel
How is APF foam applied?
in trays or painted on 1 to 4 minutes prevent swallowing (seat upright) dry teeth saliva ejector light biting pressure remove trays suction well no rinsing, eating or drinking for 30 mins
What should be used if trays can’t be be used?
use varnish and if can’t use varnish use manual application, cotton swab or toothbrush, and control swallowing
What is the recommended application time for APF?
ADA recommends 4 minutes
manufacturers advertise 1 min
5% NaF varnish has ___% F- in resin vehicle.
2.2
What are the instructions for applying fluoride varnish?
dry teeth
paint thin film
allow patient to expectorate excess
no food or drink for 1 hr
When should you use varnish as opposed to APF foam?
in children 3 and under
anyone who can’t tolerate APF foam for 4 mins
T/F. Fluoride varnish is a solution not a suspension.
False, it is a SUSPENSION.
solids will settle out
What are the special applications for varnish with partially erupted molars?
- varnish is more effective than APF for fissures
2. Less effective than sealant if isolation can be achieved
What type of fluoride will not etch restorations?
neutral sodium fluoride
T/F. 2-part rinses are not effective.
True.
What age gets a smear and pea-sized amounts? How much fluoride is in each?
smear = 0.1mg /
What is the optimal dose of fluoride?
0.05mg/kg/da
