Prep for clinic Flashcards
primary eruption sequence
- lower centrals
- upper centrals
- upper laterals
- lower laterals
- upper 1st molars
- lower 1st molars
- upper canines
- lower canines
- lower 2nd molars
- upper 2nd molars
primary lower centrals erupt
6 months
primary upper centrals erupts
8-12months
primary upper laterals erupt
9-13 months
primary lower laterals erupt
10-16 months
primary upper 1st molars erupt
13-19 months
primary lower 1st molars erupt
14-18 months
primary lower canines erupt
17-23 months
primary upper canines
16-22 months
primary lower 2nd molars
21-23 months
primary upper 2nd molars
25-33 months
general rule of eruption
lowers before uppers (except primary canines)
permanent eruption sequence:
6 years - all 6s, lower centrals
7 years - upper centrals, lower laterals
8 years - upper laterals
11 years - lower canines, all first premolars
12 years - rest - upper canines, all second premolars and second molars
4 functions of primary dentition
- reserve space for permanent
- development speech
- ease mastication
- healthy start to permanent dentition
contraindications to duraphat
ulcerative gingivitis or stomatitis or known sensitivity to colophony (1-7%)
not for ingestion during application
not for systemic Tx
on day of application other F preparations should not be used (e.g. gels) and routine regiments of F tablets should be suspended for several days after Tx
adverse reactions to duraphat
- oedematous swellings reported in rare instances
- attacks of dyspnoea in extremely rare asthmatics
- nausea in sensitive stomachs
remove by brushing and rinsing in cases of intolerance
duraphat is
5% sodium fluoride solution
indication for F varish
hypersensitiy Tx
caries prevention
most beneficial caries prevention
topical F application /varnish (more than systemic ingestion)
F varnish works in 3 ways
slows down development of carious lesions by stopping demineralisation - SLOWS CARIES PROGRESSION
makes enamel more resistant to acid attack from plaque bacteria and speeds up remineralisation, does so with F so more strong/less soluble - CARIES ARRESTING
stops bacteria metabolism at high concentrations - CARIES INHIBITING
4 properties of topical fluoride
desensitising
water tolerant
adherent
sets in presence of saliva
method of application of topical fluoride
remove gross plaque
remove excess moisture from teeth with cotton wool roll or air syringe
apply first to lower arch where saliva collects more rapidly
dispense correct amount of duraphat into dappens dish (0.25-0.5ml per application/mouth)
apply sparingly in thin layer - do not need to use all
paint varnish onto dry, isolated teeth with microbrush
dental floss can be used to ensure varnish reaches interproximal areas
advice to parents after topical fluoride application
avoid eating or drinking for at least one hour (longer period more beneficial)
eat soft foods for rest of day
brush teeth as normal
do not take F supplement on day of application
makes teeth appear yellow but will wear off with eating and brushing
safely tolerated F dose STD
STD
dose below which symptoms fo F toxicity are unlikely to occur
1mg/kg