Topical Fluoride Flashcards
how is fluoride measured
ppm - 1mg F/litre
how much fluoride usually in toothpaste
1450ppm
if fluoride intake > 0.04mg/kg/day =
mild dental fluorosis
if fluoride intake >0.1mg/kg/day
more severe dental fluorosis
what teeth ae most susceptible for DF
permanent
first three years of life
what is fluorides function
controls initiation and progression of carious lesions
who does fluordei reduce decay
incorp floored in enamel during tooth dev
remin/demin mech
interfere with bac metab of carbs and reduces prod
creating shallower pits and fissure
what res poem fluoride delivery systems
systemic 0 ingestion
topical
how is system fluoride ingested
community based application
supplements
what is community based application
water - 60% red salt - 50% red milk mineral water chew gum
what is fluordiaion community based methods recommended for
poor population
ppl limited dental health care
where active compliance to preventative caries low
what are some supplements helpful for
children at high risk caries
who don’t brush reg
wat is the prescripción of supplements
max dose 0.5mg
tablets dissolved slow in mouth
how is topical fluoride applied
professional
self
how are professional application caries out
varnishes
solutions
gels
how are self applied
toothpaste
mouth rinse
tablets
chew gum
why are fluoride varnishes imp
red caries
slow release fluoride
effective for high caries
cost effective
what sit he toxic amount fluodde for children
5mg/kg child weight
what is signs of acute florid toxicity
stomach irritation
vomit
death
fluoride solution
carie red
less expensive
to teeth with caries ro at risk
