MIXED DENTITION Flashcards
when do primary teeth begin to erupt?
6 months
when is the full primary dentition established?
2.5 years
when do lower As erupt?
6 months
when do upper As erupt?
8 months
when do upper Bs erupt?
10 months
when do lower Bs erupt?
12 months
when do Cs erupt?
18 months
when do Ds erupt?
14 months
when do E erupt?
24 months/ 2 years
when do permanent teeth begin to erupt?
6 years
when is the permanent dentition (excluding 8s) established?
12 years old
what is a diastema? what causes it?
a gap between upper central incisors
caused by overgrowth of the labial frenulum
what toothpaste is suitable for <3 year olds?
smear of 1000ppm
what toothpaste is suitable for 3-6 year olds?
1000ppm pea sized
what tooth paste is suitable for 7+ years?
1350-1500ppm
what tooth paste can you prescribe 10+ yr olds at high risk of caries?
2800ppm
what toothpaste can you prescribe 16+ year olds at high risk of caries?
2800/5000ppm
what are the main diet advice points?
balanced diet
drink milk and water
4 sugar hits/day, preferably with meals
non-cariogenic snacks - veg and cheese
do not drink/ eat after night time brushing
wary of hidden sugars and acids
how strong is fluoride varnish?
22600ppm
how many times a year can fluoride varnish be applied?
2
how many times a year can fluoride varnish be applied for children at high risk of caries?
4
what advice is given after fluoride varnish application?
do not eat or drink 30 mins after application