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Topical Fluorides Flashcards

1
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high concentration of topical fluorides are used where and how often?

A
  1. low frequency

2. office use

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low concentration of topical fluorides are used where and how often?

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  1. high frequency

2. home use

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indication for topical fluoride therapy

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  1. prevent decay
  2. reverse incipient decay
  3. arrest cavitated lesions
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percent of fluoride in monofluorophosphate (MFP)

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13%

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percent of fluoride in stannous fluoride (SnF2)

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24%

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percent of fluoride in sodium fluoride (NaF)

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45%

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percent of fluoride in acidulated phosphate fluoride (APF)

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100%

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professional topical fluoride products

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  1. prophy paste
  2. APF foam/gel
  3. NaF foam/gel/rinse
  4. fluoride varnish
  5. silver diamine fluoride
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T/F: fluoride prophy paste is effective

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false, not effective

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fluoride prophy paste is made of what?

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APF or NaF

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fluoride prophy paste is a substitute for what?

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non-fluoridated paste

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1.23% APF (foam or gel) reduces what percent of decay?

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30%

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1.23% APF = how much fluoride?

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1.23% fluoride or 12,300 ppm

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T/F: 1.23% APF foam is safer than gel

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true

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which type of 1.23% APF has better pt acceptance?

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foam

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cons of APF GEL

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  1. too easy to swallow

2. unpleasant mouth feel

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APF gel vs foam amount

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gel = 60 mg
foam = 7 mg
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T/F: ADA guidlines have recommended APF foam but not gel

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false, recommended GEL but not foam

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why does the ADA guidelines recommend APF gel over foam?

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concerns about lack of research on foam

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T/F: although APF foam has nearly identical chemical composition as gel version, safety and patient acceptance concerns make foam a better option

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true

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how long after painting on APF FOAM should you wait before taking into effect?

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1-4 minutes

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how long must pt wait before rinsing, eating or drinking after APF foam application?

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30 minutes

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recommended application time for APF

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  1. manufactors advertise “1-minute” products
  2. chemically equivalent to 4-min products
  3. clinical studies done with 4-min application time
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what should you do if pt can’t tolerate trays or can’t control swallowing when it comes to APF?

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use varnish

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5% NaF varnish has what percent of fluoride ions in resin vehicle?
2.2% F-... 22,000 ppm
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what percent of caries are reduced by fluoride varnish application?
30-45%
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pros of fluoride varnish
1. mild taste | 2. well tolerated during application
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cons of fluoride varnish
1. temporary sticky film on teeth | 2. may feel unpleasant
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indications for fluoride varnish vs APF foam
1. children 3 and under | 2. anyone who can't tolerate APF foam for 4 minutes
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T/F: fluoride varnish is a solution
false, a suspension NOT solution thus solids will settle out
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Fluor Protector is an alternative to fluoride varnish. how much fluoride does it have?
0.1% F (0.9 difluorosilane)... 1,000 ppm
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Fluor Protector dies clear to what percent?
~1% so ~10,000 ppm compared to 5% NaF (2.2% F)
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features of Fluor Protector
1. low viscosity 2. studies suggest good uptake 3. clinical data lacking
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what is more effective for partially erupted molar?
varnish more effective than APF for FISSURES but less effective than sealant if isolation can be achieved
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neutral sodium fluoride has what percent of fluoride?
2% NaF 0.9% fluoride... 9,000 ppm
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features of neutral sodium fluoride
1. won't etch restorations | 2. less clinical data than APF
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weekly fluoride rinse (schools) contains how much fluoride?
0.1% F (0.2% NaF)... 1,000 ppm
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weekly fluoride rinse (schools) reduces caries by what percent?
25%
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who can use weekly fluoride rinse (schools)?
>age 6 yr
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T/F: weekly fluoride rinse (schools) are rx only
true
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indications for school rinse programs?
1. non-fluoridated areas 2. 150 OH schools 3. ~40,000 students
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silver diamine fluoride formula
AgF(NH3)2
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silver diamine fluoride contains how much fluoride?
5.5% fluoride... 55,000 ppm 1 mg per drop
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T/F: silver diamine fluoride looks clear but stains black
true it's caustic to tissue so make sure to isolate
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indications for silver diamine fluoride
1. arrests caries 2. precipitates metalic silver and fluorapatite 3. strengthens tooth mineral 4. occludes open dentinal tubules
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how to use silver diamine fluoride
1. isolate tooth 2. dry 3. apply 1 drop to lesion 4. let sit 1-2 min 5. contain
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fluoride dentifrice
0.1% w/w (0.15% w/v)... 1,000 ppm
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examples of fluoride dentifrice
1. NaF 2. MFP 3. SnF2 all equally effective
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what percent of caries are reduced by fluoride dentifrice?
~25%
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T/F: you should have the pt rinse fluoride dentifrice after use
false, don't
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1 gm of toothpaste contains how many mg of F?
1 mg F (0.1%)
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RfD for 1 yr old?
0.6 mg
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RfD for 2 yr old?
0.75 mg
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when is toothpaste ingestion most critical?
22-26 months so monitor children
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ADA recommendation for <3 yrs?
rice-sized smear (0.1 mg)
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ADA recommendation for 3-6 yrs?
pea-sized dab (0.25 mg)
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at what age is child the greatest risk for fluorosis?
at 2 yrs of age
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daily sodium fluoride rinse contains how much fluoride?
0.01-0.02% F (100-200 ppm)
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daily sodium fluoride rinse reduces caries by what percent?
~25%
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who can use daily sodium fluoride rinse?
>age 6 yr
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stannous rinse
1. 0.63% concentrate 2. 0.1% SnF2 (after dilution) 3. 0.02% F 4. 200 ppm F
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high fluoride toothpaste requires what?
rx
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how much fluoride is in high fluoride toothpaste?
0.5% fluoride (5,000 ppm)
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T/F: high fluoride toothpaste is more effective than OTC
true
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who should not use high fluoride toothpaste ?
not for use <6 yrs
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con of high fluoride toothpaste
relatively expensive
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T/F: high-fluoride gels require rx
true
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high-fluoride gels
NaF & APF 0.5% F (5,000 ppm)
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who should NOT use high-fluoride gels?
<6 yr
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stannous fluoride gels contains how much fluoride?
0.1% F (1,000 ppm)
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T/F: there is no evidence of efficacy when using stannous fluoride gels
true
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considerations when it comes to fluoride tx planning
1. caries risk 2. caries type 3. water status 4. age 5. pt preferences 6. cost

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